A pan-African multilateral development finance institution focused on investing in infrastructure and industrial projects.
Why de-risking is key to unlocking Africa’s investment potential
A Moonshot panel discussed how government-backed guarantees could transform Africa's infrastructure and impact-investing landscape. Fola Fagbule from the Africa Finance Corporation highlighted the challenges of financing local infrastructure in local currency due to inflation.
ARISE IIP secures $700M from Saudi investor to fast track industrial expansion in Africa
Vision Invest acquired a new stake in ARISE IIP through a $700 million capital raise. This deal is one of Africa’s larger private infrastructure transactions.
UK Pushes African Firms to Raise Money in London
Over 100 African companies raised more than £17 billion on the LSE in the past decade. Africa Finance Corporation listed a $500 million eurobond in March.
AFC secures $255M loan to power Africa’s green infrastructure
AFC secured a $255 million facility from a consortium of UAE banks. This marks AFC's first entry into the UAE Dirham loan market.
Can Itana Become Africa’s Dubai for Tech? Nigeria’s First Virtual SEZ Launches
Itana signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment to reshape the economy. The goal is to create 100,000 high-value digital jobs over the next five years under the National Talent Export Programme.
