Afreximbank urges prioritisation of export trading companies to drive African SME participation in global trade

New York, 25 September 2023: – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on African countries to prioritise the development of public and private export trading companies (ETCs) in order to position the continent’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate effectively in global trade. In an address to the Africa International Exhibition, which opened yesterday

Afreximbank announces US$500,000 support for earthquake relief in Morocco

Cairo, 19 September 2023 – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has today announced a $500,000 donation to provide immediate humanitarian relief to the Kingdom of Morocco and especially towards the hard-hit regions of Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Taroudant, Amizmiz and Marrakesh, following the devastation caused by a massive magnitude 6.8 earthquake. The earthquake is the strongest to hit

Afreximbank announces first half 2023 results delivers strong 1H financials performance

Cairo, 12 September 2023: – African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries, for the half year ended 30 June 2023. The results demonstrate a strong and resilient performance, which was ahead of expectations.  Afreximbank Group’s total balance sheet assets grew by 8% from US$27.9

Afreximbank signs MOU to support the development of Nigeria’s Anambra State, foresees $200-million debt financing

Awka (Nigeria), 07 September 2023:  The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)  has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s Anambra State Government to collaborate on state development efforts through the provision of project preparation and advisory services, including a potential debt financing programme of up to US $200 million. Under the terms of the MOU

Afreximbank participates in inaugural Africa Climate Summit

Nairobi, Kenya, 6th September 2023 – African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” ) is participating in the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, at which leading decisionmakers – from Africa and the wider international community – are gathering to discuss Africa’s exposure to climate change and its associated costs, with solutions and commitments for action to be formalized in the

Afreximbank signs land acquisition agreement for African Trade Centre in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital

Cairo, 04 September 2023: – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a formal agreement for the acquisition of land for the New Administrative Capital African Trade Centre (NAC-ATC), which will house the Bank’s headquarters, along with other trade-supporting facilities and entities, in Egypt’s new administrative capital in Cairo. The agreement provides for a complex that

Afreximbank signs MOU with UAE Trade Center to promote TRADAR Club

Cairo, 1 Sep. 2023: – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed an MOU with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Center, to promote the TRADAR Club solution in the market. The Cooperation Agreement, signed between Afreximbank and the UAE Trade Center on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Press Conference and B2B Meetings in Dubai

Afreximbank and China Development Bank sign US$400-million loan to support Africa SMEs

Cairo, 28 Aug. 2023: – The China Development Bank (CDB) today in Cairo signed a development-focused agreement to provide the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) with a US$400-million term loan facility to support the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The agreement, signed by Mr. Tan Jiong, President of CDB, and Prof. Benedict