The African Union says 23 African economies do not currently have ratings from the major global agencies NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | When the African Export-Import Bank ended its credit-rating relationship with Fitch Ratings earlier this year, it was more than a disagreement between a lender and …
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The agreement comes as African businesses increasingly seek to use the AfCFTA to expand beyond their domestic markets Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank and the East African Business Council are expanding digital trade access for businesses across East Africa, linking companies …
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Three-year partnership will combine trade finance, insurance and reinsurance expertise to build skills across African markets AFRICA NEWS | ISAAC KHISA | The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and ZEP-RE have signed a three-year agreement to strengthen professional and institutional capacity in trade, insurance, reinsurance, risk management and trade …
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Afreximbank’s record $1.5bn bond sale signals renewed global confidence in the continent’s growth prospects, but investors still demand a premium for risk Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), secured its largest bond issuance on record after raising $1.5 billion from international …
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To improve the continent’s competitiveness, the bank calls for faster implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa has outperformed the global economy despite mounting geopolitical tensions, giving the continent an opportunity to accelerate industrialisation and deepen regional trade if governments …
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Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has reported stronger first-quarter results for 2026, supported by growth in lending activity, higher interest income and stable asset quality, despite continued global economic uncertainty. The bank said profit for the three months to 31 March 2026 rose …
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Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Egypt and the African Export-Import Bank are using next month’s annual meetings in the Mediterranean city of Alamein to position the country at the centre of Africa’s evolving trade and financial architecture, as policymakers push for deeper regional integration amid growing global economic …
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Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) posted a 19% rise in net profit for 2025, driven by strong lending growth and continued financing of key sectors across Africa. The Cairo-based lender said net income reached $1.2 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, up from …
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Afreximbank deploys $10 billion to cushion economies from a new global disruption Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has approved a $10 billion emergency facility to shield African and Caribbean economies from the fallout of escalating tensions in the Gulf, as policymakers race …
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The 2026 forum comes as African economies confront global uncertainty, protectionist pressures, and shifting trade alliances Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s African Export-Import Bank is positioning its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026), scheduled for June 21–24 in El Alamein, Egypt, as a catalyst for regional trade and …
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