African Export Import Bank - Afreximbank

African Export Import Bank - Afreximbank Afreximbank, established in 1993 by African and global investors to finance and promote Intra- and Extra-African trade.

This is the Official Page of The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Pan-african Financial Institution established with the purpose to accelerate the growth of Trade in Africa. As an international organization registered by the United Nations (in accordance with Article 102 of the UN Charter), the bank benefits from a supranational status. As of December 2024, Afreximbank has 53 participatin

g African member states and 12 participating Caribbean states ratified under the Partnership Agreement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in its shareholding structure, which confers on the Bank the status of preferred creditor for facilities it provides in these countries. The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt and has Regional offices in Abuja, Nigeria; Harare, Zimbabwe; Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Yaounde, Cameroon and Kampala, Uganda.

Smiles and laughter set the tone at the Afreximbank Staff Townhall.The clan gathered. The village came alive.We reflecte...
04/05/2026

Smiles and laughter set the tone at the Afreximbank Staff Townhall.

The clan gathered. The village came alive.
We reflected on progress, aligned on priorities, and focused on delivering on our mandate to drive trade, industrialisation, and Africa’s economic transformation.

Advancing Africa’s insurance and risk landscape.AfrexInsure took part in the IAIS - International Association of Insuran...
04/05/2026

Advancing Africa’s insurance and risk landscape.

AfrexInsure took part in the IAIS - International Association of Insurance Supervisors Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Seminar 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, engaging regulators and industry leaders on the future of insurance in a rapidly evolving global environment.

Lesley Ndlovu, CEO, AfrexInsure, delivered a keynote on financing Africa’s trade future, outlining how insurance and reinsurance can de-risk investments, unlock capital, and support sustainable growth under the AfCFTA.

He also contributed to discussions on strengthening underwriting capacity across the continent, focusing on improving risk retention and building a more self-reliant African insurance ecosystem.

Nana Odei, Senior Manager, Business Development, AfrexInsure, moderated a session on climate-related risks, guiding conversations on closing the protection gap, enhancing resilience, and scaling climate insurance solutions.

These engagements highlight AfrexInsure’s role in shaping a stronger, more resilient insurance market, aligned with Afreximbank’s mandate to support trade, investment, and economic transformation across Africa.

Do you have bold ideas for Africa’s trade and development future? This is your platform.Afreximbank invites you to apply...
04/05/2026

Do you have bold ideas for Africa’s trade and development future? This is your platform.

Afreximbank invites you to apply for the Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition, a bold initiative to surface the next generation of Global African thinkers and turn ideas into real impact.

In honour of Christopher Edordu, we're calling on postgraduate students across Africa and participating Caribbean states to submit original research on the continent’s most pressing priorities.

We are looking for sharp, practical thinking on intra-African trade, industrialisation, trade finance, digital trade, and Africa–diaspora linkages. Ideas that go beyond analysis and offer clear, actionable pathways for transformation.

Submission deadline: 30 September 2026

Apply now: https://bit.ly/Afreximbank-Edordu-Research

Did you know Afreximbank is supporting South Africa’s energy transition through targeted investment and partnerships?At ...
04/05/2026

Did you know Afreximbank is supporting South Africa’s energy transition through targeted investment and partnerships?

At a high-level meeting on Energy Infrastructure Investment Opportunities, held at the IPP Office in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, Afreximbank joined key stakeholders in a session led by Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Honourable Minister of Electricity and Energy, Republic of South Africa and Mr. Denys Denya, Senior Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, to explore priority projects across the power sector and advance solutions for a more reliable and sustainable energy system.

Discussions focused on South Africa’s evolving investment pipeline, including renewable energy initiatives and the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), as well as Afreximbank’s financing and guarantee solutions to unlock private-sector participation.

Afreximbank was represented by a cross-functional team, including Mrs. Helen Brume, Director, Project & Asset-Based Finance; Mr. Peter Olowononi, Director, Regional Operations (Southern Africa); Mr. Andrew Masuwa, Director, Client Relations (Southern Africa); and Mr. Shepard Muridzi, Special Assistant to the Senior Executive Vice President.

This engagement aligns with Afreximbank’s US$8 billion country programme for South Africa, supporting strategic sectors such as energy and infrastructure as Afreximbank works with partners to unlock investment and accelerate the delivery of critical energy projects.

What does innovation in financing look like in a fragmented, multipolar world?Tomorrow, at the IiII Global Symposium 202...
04/05/2026

What does innovation in financing look like in a fragmented, multipolar world?

Tomorrow, at the IiII Global Symposium 2026, Haytham ElMaayergi, Executive Vice President, Afreximbank will join global leaders for the panel “Innovative Financing in Times of Multipolarisation.”

The session will feature Marck Wengrzik, CEO, AKA Ausfuhrkredit-Gesellschaft mbH, as Moderator, alongside speakers HE Abdulrahman Hesham Alsowaidi, CEO, Qatar Development Bank; Magnus Montan, CEO, SEK Svensk Exportkredit and Ángela Pérez, Chairperson and CEO, COFIDES.

As Africa’s financing needs grow across infrastructure, industrialisation, critical minerals, and food security, we will explore how institutions are adapting, innovating, and delivering solutions in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Afreximbank continues to play a central role, structuring transactions, mobilising capital, and operating where others cannot, while building partnerships to expand access to finance and scale impact.

Learn more: https://lill-institute.org/our-events/

01/05/2026

To the Rockstars enabling trade across Global Africa - Happy Workers’ Day!

Every day, Afreximbank’s people turn vision into action - driving deals, connecting markets, and strengthening Global Africa trade.

Not all superheroes wear capes. Some build trade systems.

Strengthen your relevance in a fast-evolving trade landscape.In 2026, the demand for skilled trade finance professionals...
30/04/2026

Strengthen your relevance in a fast-evolving trade landscape.

In 2026, the demand for skilled trade finance professionals across Africa continues to grow. The Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA) is designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and technical expertise required to navigate this shift and unlock new career opportunities.

Join the COTFIA 2026 Information Webinar on May 4th, 2026, from 12:00 to 13:15 EET to gain a deeper understanding of the programme, explore its core modules, and hear directly from the faculty shaping the next generation of trade finance leaders.

Position yourself for the opportunities shaping Africa’s trade future.

Register now: https://afreximbank.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jQfTBI5lQMa8khC8DQxPOQ

30/04/2026

خُد الخطوة الجاية… وخليها تفرق.

"شفت بعيني الحلول الحقيقية اللي البنك بيقدمها لصالح أفريقيا." – أفنان

من الدراسة للتطبيق العملي، برنامج التدريب في أفريكسيم بنك مش بس تجربة… لكنه بينمي مهارات، و بيعمّق الفهم، عن التجارة والتنمية في أفريقيا.

من خلال التنقل بين أقسام زي تمويل المشروعات والائتمان، المتدربين بيكتسبوا خبرة عملية في تمويل التجارة، وبيفهموا كيف يتم تعزيز حركة التجارة وربط الأسواق عبر القارة. وفي الرحلة دي، بيطوّروا مهارات مهمة، ويوسّعوا نظرتهم، وبيشاركوا في عمل له تأثير حقيقي.

بالنسبة لأفنان، التجربة ما كانتش بس معرفة… كانت بداية لالتزام أكبر بدعم نمو أفريقيا، وإيمان بدور الشباب في تشكيل مستقبلها.

لو جاهز تتعلم، تكبر، وتعمل تأثير… البداية من هنا.

آخر موعد: النهارده

قدّم دلوقتي: https://www.afreximbank.com/careers/vacancies/internship/internship-opportunities/

# تدريب # أفريقيا

How can financial institutions across Africa and the Caribbean turn ESG into a driver of growth, resilience, and long-te...
30/04/2026

How can financial institutions across Africa and the Caribbean turn ESG into a driver of growth, resilience, and long-term value?

Afreximbank invites you to join its ESG Capacity Building Programme on 13 and 14 May 2026, designed to equip institutions with the knowledge and practical tools needed to navigate sustainable finance in an evolving global environment.

The sessions will explore ESG in the African and Caribbean contexts, highlighting opportunities for sustainable growth while addressing climate risks, resilience, and adaptation. Participants will also gain insights into sustainable finance instruments, emerging disclosure standards such as IFRS S1 and S2, and the implications for financial institutions.

The programme will share Afreximbank’s ESG framework and implementation journey, along with real-world case studies and practical steps institutions can apply right away.

Register to join:
13 May: [ENGLISH SESSION] https://afreximbank.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OJdvy2xbSgGoA33JxGDkBw

14 May: [FRENCH SESSION] https://afreximbank.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U1iLPFSqROGFaOoo5GBW0A

29/04/2026

The countdown to begins. 🌍

The 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings are coming to El Alamein, Egypt and the conversation Africa needs is about to happen.

Under the theme Intra-African Trade and Industrialisation: Pathway to Economic Sovereignty, we're bringing together the continent's brightest minds, boldest leaders and most powerful institutions.

📅 21–24 June 2026 | El Alamein, Egypt

Register now: aam2026.com

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