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An exclusive interview series from AFC Day 2025. Hear executives discuss key topics for Africa's economic transformation. From innovative financing solutions to strategic responses to international market volatility, these interviews offer valuable insights into how AFC is working to unlock Africa's economic potential, despite regional and global headwinds.
The expert perspective on funding, infrastructure, and strategic adaptation
Financing Africa’s Future
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A growth frontier Samaila Zubairu, Persident & CEO, AFC, discusses how urbanization, energy transition, and the AfCFTA are driving transformative opportunities across the continent, challenging the perception of Africa as merely a risk frontier.
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Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO, AFC, discusses how urbanization, energy transition, and the AfCFTA are driving transformative opportunities across the continent, challenging the perception of Africa as merely a risk frontier.
A growth frontier
Banji Fehintola, Executive Director and Head of Financial Servies, AFC, presents a compelling case for diversifying Africa's funding approaches by leveraging the continent's substantial institutional savings across asset managers, insurance, sovereign wealth funds, and central bank reserves.
Fundraising in Africa
Sameh Shenouda, Chief Investment Officer, AFC, on demonstrating Africa's potential through successful project implementation and transforming perceived challenges into tangible investment opportunities.
Beyond public financing
Ayotunde Anjorin, Chief Financial Officer, AFC, reveals AFC's landmark financial performance in 2024, highlighting record revenues and significantly improved asset quality despite global market challenges.
Dr Rita Babihuga-Nsanze, Chief Economist and Head of Strategy & Research, AFC, discusses developing sustainable infrastructure to address Africa's disproportionate climate vulnerability while catalyzing economic growth.
Adapting to a fluctuating outlook
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Strategy amid economic change
A growth frontier Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO, AFC, discusses how urbanization, energy transition, and the AfCFTA are driving transformative opportunities across the continent, challenging the perception of Africa as merely a risk frontier.
Fundraising in Africa Banji Fehintola, Executive Director and Head of Financial Servies, AFC, presents a compelling case for diversifying Africa's funding approaches by leveraging the continent's substantial institutional savings across asset managers, insurance, sovereign wealth funds, and central bank reserves.
Strategy amid economic change Ayotunde Anjorin, Chief Financial Officer, AFC, reveals AFC's landmark financial performance in 2024, highlighting record revenues and significantly improved asset quality despite global market challenges.
Beyond public financing Sameh Shenouda, Chief Investment Officer, AFC, on demonstrating Africa's potential through successful project implementation and transforming perceived challenges into tangible investment opportunities.
Adapting to a fluctuating outlook Dr Rita Babihuga-Nsanze, Chief Economist and Head of Strategy & Research, AFC, discusses developing sustainable infrastructure to address Africa's disproportionate climate vulnerability while catalyzing economic growth.
Disclaimer: The Reuters news staff had no role in the production of this content. It was created by Reuters Plus, the brand marketing studio of Reuters. To work with Reuters Plus, contact us here.
The Reuters news staff had no role in the production of this content. It was created by Reuters Plus, the brand marketing studio of Reuters.
Produced by Reuters Plus for
An exclusive interview series from AFC Day 2025. Hear executives discuss key topics for Africa's economic transformation. From innovative financing solutions to strategic responses to international market volatility, these interviews offer valuable insights into how AFC is working to unlock Africa's economic potential, despite regional and global headwinds.
At AFC Day 2025, five executives from the Africa Finance Corporation gave their take on the financial solutions and strategic responses needed to unlock Africa’s economic potential. Watch the key insights and highlights from the day.
Key takeaways from AFC Day 2025
Key takeaways from AFC Day 2025 At AFC Day 2025, five executives from the Africa Finance Corporation gave their take on the financial solutions and strategic responses needed to unlock Africa’s economic potential. Watch the key insights and highlights from the day.
Dr Rita Babihuga-Nsanze, Chief Economist and Head of Strategy & Research, AFC, discusses developing sustainable infrastructure to address Africa's disproportionate climate vulnerability while catalyzing economic growth.
Adapting to a fluctuating outlook
Adapting to a fluctuating outlook Dr Rita Babihuga-Nsanze, Chief Economist and Head of Strategy & Research, AFC, discusses developing sustainable infrastructure to address Africa's disproportionate climate vulnerability while catalyzing economic growth.