On October 14–15, 2025, London will once again become the epicenter of African investment as the 12th edition of AFSIC – Investing in Africa takes place. Backed by leading partners such as British International Investment (BII), the World Bank, and Proparco, this year’s event is set to be the most impactful yet, bringing together the continent’s brightest opportunities with the world’s...

The Appeal of Conscience Foundation announced today that His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, and Tony Elumelu Chairman of Heirs Holdings, The United Bank for Africa, and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, will be honored with the Appeal of Conscience Award at the foundation’s Annual Gala, taking place on September...

London, October 14–15, 2025 – Africa will take center stage at the upcoming AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025, widely regarded as the leading global forum dedicated to driving investment into the continent. Over 1,300 top executives and investors will gather in London for two intensive days of deal-making, strategic networking, and knowledge-sharing. With institutional...

Heirs Holdings celebrates 15 years of impact, catalyzing transformation across Africa through strategic investments in critical sectors. The group has a $10.2 billion portfolio spanning 24 countries across four continents. (Heirs Holdings) Founded in 2010 by Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Heirs Holdings embodies Elumelu’s core philosophy of Africapitalism: combining profit with impact, transforming lives, and...

London, October 14–15, 2025 — Africa’s industrial future will take center stage at AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025, as the UK’s flagship development initiative, Manufacturing Africa, hosts a high-impact investment session: the Manufacturing Deals Pitch Room. This 90-minute showcase will feature a select group of investment-ready African manufacturing businesses pitching directly to a curated...

Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Professor Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, delivered the keynote address at the African Caucus of Governors of the World Bank and IMF, held in Bangui on Thursday,...

With a bold idea and a strong will, Danny Manu, a former aerospace engineer, turned a vision into a groundbreaking product: CLiK, the world’s first smart earbuds capable of translating 37 languages in real time — with no Wi-Fi, no data, just pure innovation. As Africa pushes forward in the digital age, Manu’s creation is opening new...

Through its Graduate Management Accelerated Program, launched in 2023, United Bank for Africa (UBA) is helping young Africans step into the world of banking each year. The initiative aims to reduce unemployment rates across Africa. Just six months, that is all it takes for any young African, aged 28 or younger and holding a bachelor’s...

In a rapidly shifting global economy, Africa’s investment narrative is gaining unprecedented momentum — and AFSIC 2025 is poised to be the continent’s most influential investment event, placing curated opportunities centre stage before a global audience of institutional capital and entrepreneurial visionaries. At the heart of this movement is the Q2 2025 Deal Book, a...