Since taking over as CEO of CCA-Bank in April 2023, Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga has brought a bold, inclusive, and transformative vision to the institution. In a complex financial landscape, she is driving innovation, building trust, and expanding access to banking for all. Leadership in a Time of Transition When Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga assumed leadership of CCA-Bank,...
African Investments Limited has unveiled its latest Q2 2025 Deal Book, featuring 65 carefully vetted investment opportunities from across the African continent. Distributed to its global network of institutional and private investors, the publication showcases a wide spectrum of high-growth companies and projects spanning sectors such as agriculture, fintech, healthcare, clean energy, and manufacturing. First...
From the Cape Verdean archipelago to the heart of the French government, Élisabeth Moreno’s journey is one of resilience, ambition, and service. A self-made entrepreneur, former minister, and unwavering advocate for equality, she has become a leading voice for inclusive progress in both Europe and Africa. Born in colonial Cape Verde, Élisabeth Moreno’s early years...
As the African continent continues to emerge as a dynamic frontier for investment, FSD Uganda, in partnership with African Investments, is poised to spotlight Uganda’s brightest entrepreneurial talent at AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025. A newly curated Deal Book will showcase a strategic pipeline of growth-focused businesses, vetted and investment-ready, across vital sectors such...
African Investments Limited has released its highly anticipated Q2 2025 Deal Book, offering global investors access to 65 meticulously profiled investment opportunities across the African continent. Designed as a practical gateway into Africa’s vibrant investment landscape, this latest edition reaffirms the company’s role as a leading curator of growth-ready, high-impact ventures on the continent. Launched...
He doesn’t chase headlines — but the numbers speak volumes. Since stepping into the role of Group CEO at Ecobank in March 2023, Jeremy Awori has quietly redefined the trajectory of Africa’s largest pan-African banking group. With a leadership style rooted in discipline, clarity, and long-term vision, he’s ushering in a new era for the...
In a defining moment for African finance, Dr. George Elombi, a seasoned Cameroonian jurist and veteran executive, has been appointed the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). His nomination, officially confirmed during the Bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, marks the rise of...
Since January 2025, more than 600 people have benefited from free eye consultations and screenings in three major cities in Cameroon: Yaoundé, Douala, and Bamenda. The initiative is part of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Cameroon’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, carried out in collaboration with Acha Eye Hospital. For the current year, the pan-African...
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...
