African economies urged to invest in research for industrial transformation

ALGIERS SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 – African economies have been challenged to be intentional about research investment with a view to accelerating development of homegrown innovations that reinforce autonomy, sustainability, and technological sovereignty to power the continent’s industrial transformation. Speaking during the official launch of the African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) on the sidelines of

Nigeria to host the Intra-African Trade Fair in 2027

Algiers, 05 September 2025 – After a rigorous bid and due diligence exercise, Nigeria has emerged as the successful host country of the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), Africa’s premier trade and investment event that is set to be held in 2027. This was announced by the Chairman of the IATF Advisory

IATF2025 kicks off in Algiers as leaders call for acceleration in Intra-African trade

Algiers, 04 September2025 – Africa’s premier trade and investment event, the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), officially opened in Algiers today with calls for African countries to accelerate growth in Intra-African trade and boost economic integration. Addressing delegates including African and Caribbean leaders, and business executives who graced IATF2025’s official opening ceremony in Algiers, the

Afreximbank delivers solid first half 2025 results, in line with expectations

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS African Export-Import Bank Group (Afreximbank/Group) makes written and/or oral forward-looking statements, as shown in this release and other communications, from time to time. Likewise, officers of the Bank may make forward-looking statements either in writing or during verbal conversations with investors, analysts, the media, and other members of the investment community. Statements regarding

CCXI, Chinese leading rating agency affirms Afreximbank’s AAA/Stable rating

Cairo, Egypt, 29 August 2025: – China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) has affirmed African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) AAA issuer credit rating with a stable outlook. The high rating reflects CCXI’s assessment of Afreximbank’s strengths including high strategic positioning, sound risk management system, flexibility in business development, very strong profitability, prudent liquidity management

Afreximbank’s A-/Stable rating confirmed by Japan’s Credit Rating Agency

Cairo, Egypt, 27 August 2025: – Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has affirmed African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) A- issuer credit rating with a stable outlook. The rating reflects JCR’s assessment of Afreximbank’s strong strategic positioning, robust risk management framework, consistent profitability, prudent liquidity policies and resilient capital base. JCR also noted the Bank’s important

Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 Welcomes Atlantic Financial Group as an Official Premier Partner

Algiers, Algeria – 25 August 2025 – Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment forum, is proud to announce Atlantic Financial Group (AFG) as an Official Premier Partner. AFG, a leading pan-African conglomerate with diversified operations across banking, insurance, agribusiness, industry, and telecommunications, will play a strategic role at IATF2025 in advancing

Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 Welcomes Tropical General Investment Group as Official Premier Partner

Algiers, Algeria – 21 August 2025 … Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment platform, is pleased to welcome Tropical General Investment Group (TGI) as an Official Premier Partner. As a leading multinational conglomerate, TGI is driving value addition and promoting inclusivity through manufacturing and strategic investments across emerging markets. TGI will

Bank of Algeria joins PAPSS network, accelerating financial integration in Africa as Algeria prepares to host IATF 2025

Cairo, Egypt… 15 August 2025 – The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has officially welcomed the Bank of Algeria into its growing network. Algeria now becomes the 18th country of presence

ACTIF 2025 closes with over USD 300 million in deals and bold commitments to integration, mobility and investment

St. George’s, Grenada, August 8,  2025 — The Fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) has concluded with over US $300 million in investment and trade deals signed and a robust  communiqué affirming both regions’ commitment to deeper collaboration. The two-day event, co-hosted by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of Grenada, brought together more than 2,100 delegates,

Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 Welcomes Arise IIP as Official Premier Partner

Algiers, Algeria – 8th August 2025 –Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment forum, is delighted to announce Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP), a pan-African infrastructure and industrial development enterprise that designs and operates large-scale industrial ecosystems across Africa,as an official Premier Partner. The Fair is scheduled to take place from