African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in George Elombi as the bank’s fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, taking over from Benedict Oramah as head of the African multilateral trade finance institution. Formalised with an oath administered by Mr. Wale Edun, Chairman of the Annual General Meeting of...

The participation of Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze and Economy Minister Alamine Ousmane Mey in the IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., from October 13 to 18, 2025, confirmed Cameroon’s credibility with its partners, while paving the way for a new cycle of cooperation based on the consolidation of reforms, fiscal sustainability, and productive investment....

On October 16, President Denis Sassou N’Guesso issued a decree appointing Maixent Raoul Ominga as Director General of the Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) for a five-year term. Chartered accountant and in-house executive, Maixent Raoul Ominga, Director General of SNPC since February 28, 2018, has just been reappointed to this position by the...

UBA Leads African Economic Dialogue with New White Paper at IMF Meetings Africa’s leading global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has once again demonstrated its commitment to driving sustainable growth and economic transformation on the continent with the official launch of its groundbreaking white paper, “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships...

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to make a bold statement on the global stage as it will be gathering world leaders, policymakers, and investors and other private sector players at the forthcoming 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This year’s gathering at the UNGA, which is the 80th Edition,...

Casablanca (14–15 September). The Central African Republic (CAR) closed its investment roundtable with a milestone announcement: $9 billion in financing pledges—nearly CFAF 5 trillion—to support the National Development Plan (NDP) 2024–2028. Beyond the headline figure, the meetings brought together technical partners, financiers, and global investors, signaling a renewed confidence in the government’s strategy and a fresh phase in CAR’s economic...

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...