Industrialist, banker, entrepreneur, researcher, and thinker—Paul Kammogne Fokam, 76, is the visionary behind Afriland First Group, a pan-African financial empire with global reach. Beyond banking, he is a firm believer in knowledge as a catalyst for liberation, and remains one of the continent’s most compelling advocates for inclusive development and cognitive sovereignty. Few African leaders...

Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, Shamsideen Fasola that enhanced security and confidentiality and wider options for remittance products are other benefits that customers stand to gain from the service. “This is a transformative step in Africa’s financial services landscape. With LEO now fully integrated with the PAPSS infrastructure, UBA customers can send and receive...

UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s twenty-four countries of operation. It was an opportunity to restate the Group’s pan-African strategy, and commitment to further expanding the Group’s coverage across high potential...

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...