Egypt: President El-Sisi Follows-up on Progress of New Delta Project

Source: APO


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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Dr. Hani Sewilam, President’s Advisor for Urban Planning Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed, Head of the Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces Major General Walid Mohamed Aref and Executive Director of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, Colonel Dr. Bahaa El-Ghannam.

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting touched on the latest pertinent to the implementation of the New Delta project, as well as maximizing the utilization of water resources and improving their efficiency in supporting national agricultural production projects. In this context, the meeting discussed the status of the northern irrigation water source works for the New Delta project.

President El-Sisi stressed the need to follow up on all developments related to agricultural projects, especially the New Delta project, in close cooperation between the government and the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development. This shall enhance efforts to develop the agricultural production sector to achieve food security from strategic crops, while emphasizing the need to strengthen partnership with the private sector in the field of agricultural infrastructure, and giving it the opportunity to achieve a breakthrough in these projects.

The minister of water resources and irrigation reviewed the status of the agricultural drainage conveyance project for the New Delta Station during the meeting. The project underway consists of 12 pumping stations and a 166-km conveyance line, with a completion rate of 85%. The President gave directives for work on the conveyance line and its associated pumping stations to continue according to the designated timelines. The President also emphasized the importance of continuing the implementation of the national project to regulate the Nile and remove all encroachments on the river’s course.

The Executive Director of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, Dr. El-Ghannam, reviewed the Authority’s plan to launch new projects within the comprehensive agricultural development system, including the reclamation of new lands in Kufra and on the Dakhla- Owainat road, which are expected to be launched at the beginning of next year. He also revealed that there are studies for an agricultural project in Senegal, in addition to other projects under study in a number of African countries

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

The AFRICA24 Group offers you : Africa Investment Forum Market Days

Source: APO

From November 26 to 28, 2025, the AFRICA24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com) will provide exceptional coverage of the Africa Investment Forum’s Market Days 2025, a major event that channels investment into high-growth sectors with the potential to transform African economies.

Market Days bring together investors and stakeholders to advance transformative African projects in various sectors, including infrastructure, digitalisation, agri-food and energy, towards financial closure.

Africa Investment Forum Market Days : A major three-day event offering:

  • 26 November: Official opening session and plenary sessions.
  • 27 November: High-level panels.
  • 28 November: Closing plenary session.

About the Africa Investment Forum Market Days :

The Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days are the flagship annual event organised by the AIF, designed to be the epicentre for deal-making across the continent. This major event serves as a unique platform where investments in Africa move from concept to reality. Market Days brings together a diverse range of stakeholders, including project developers, investors, development financiers, commercial banks, insurance companies, export credit agencies, heads of government and business leaders, all united by a shared commitment to accelerating Africa’s economic transformation.

The AFRICA24 Group 360° coverage and global broadcasting to 120 million households

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  • On myafrica24 Africa’s first HD streaming platform.
  • On https://Africa24TV.com which offers you a full access to all our programmes.

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The leading audiovisual brand on the continent, the AFRICA24 Group has four full HD television channels, each a leader in its segment :

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The AFRICA24 Group publishes myafrica24 (Google store and App Store), the world’s first HD streaming platform in Africa available on all screens (television, tablet, smartphone, computers) … More than 120 million households have access to Africa24 Group channels through major operators such as Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell, etc., and more than 8 million subscribers on various digital platforms and social networks.

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Egypt: President El-Sisi Casts Vote in Second Phase of House of Representatives Elections

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This morning, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi cast his vote in the second phase of the House of Representatives elections 2025, held in Egypt on November 24 and 25, 2025. The vote was cast at his polling station at the El Shaheed Mostafa Yousry Emaira Model Preparatory School for Girls in Heliopolis.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

7th African Union-European Union Summit: The Africa24 Group offers you exclusive coverage

Source: APO

From November 24 to 25, 2025, the AFRICA24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com) will provide exceptional coverage of the 7th African Union-European Union Summit. This multilateral summit will be co-chaired by the President of Angola, João Lourenço, and the President of the European Council, António Costa.

The summit will build on the outcomes of the EU-AU ministerial meeting held in Brussels in May 2025, where ministers reaffirmed their determination to forge closer ties between the two continents, guided by shared values, mutual interests and a common vision for sustainable growth and prosperity.

African Union-European Union Summit : a major event in two thematic sessions :

  • Peace, security, governance and multilateralism
  • Citizens, migration and mobility

About the 2025 African Union-European Union Summit:

The 2025 African Union-European Union Summit, celebrating 25 years of partnership, is being held under Angola’s rotating presidency and promises to be a catalyst for transformative agreements. It will focus on peace, security, economic integration, trade, multilateralism, sustainable development, digital transition, migration and human development.

With the Global Gateway mobilising €150 billion for 2030 and the European Peace Facility supporting stability, this summit is part of a dynamic initiated in 2000 in Cairo and renewed in 2022 in Brussels, aimed at deepening economic, cultural and political ties between the two continents.

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  • On https://Africa24TV.com which offers you a full access to all our programmes.

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The leading audiovisual brand on the continent, the AFRICA24 Group has four full HD television channels, each a leader in its segment :

  • AFRICA24 TV : Leading French-language source for African news, published by AMedia
  • AFRICA24 English : Leading African news source exclusively in English.
  • AFRICA24 Infinity : The creative talent channel dedicated to music, art and culture.
  • AFRICA24 Sport : Leading sports and competition news channel.

The AFRICA24 Group publishes myafrica24 (Google store and App Store), the world’s first HD streaming platform in Africa available on all screens (television, tablet, smartphone, computers) … More than 120 million households have access to Africa24 Group channels through major operators such as Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell, etc., and more than 8 million subscribers on various digital platforms and social networks.

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President Ramaphosa arrives in Angola to attend the African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Luanda, Angola, this morning, Monday, 24 November 2025, to attend the Seventh African Union-European Union Summit, from 24 to 25 November 2025.

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the partnership between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) since its First Summit in Cairo, Egypt, in 2000.

The structure was known at the time as the “EU-Africa Partnership”.

The “EU-Africa Partnership” was transformed into the “AU-EU Summit” in 2017, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The Seventh AU-EU Summit takes place at a time of unprecedented threats to global peace and security, ongoing conflicts in some regions of the world.

Other global challenges include an inclination to unilateralism on the part of certain states.

The Luanda Summit does, however, follow the success under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg.

The African Union and the European Union contributed significantly to the consensus achieved during South Africa’s year-long G20 Presidency on the key issues facing the global economy and human society.

South Africa, as a Member State of the AU, will prioritise support from the EU region for the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the AU Agenda 2063.

The Summit is a platform for AU and EU member states to strengthen political and economic ties between two significant world regions.

The African Union will be led by host President João Lourenço as Chairperson of the AU, and His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission.

Europe will be represented by the President of the European Council, António Costa, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and the Leaders of Denmark, France, Hungary, Croatia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Italy, Finland, Poland, Slovakia, Portugal, Ireland and Germany.

The Seventh AU-EU Partnership Summit in Luanda will be underpinned by two Plenary Thematic Sessions, which illustrate established areas of cooperation between the African Union and the European Union, namely:

  • Thematic Session I: Peace, Security and Governance and Multilateralism.
  • Thematic Session II: Prosperity, People – Migration and Mobility.

President Ramaphosa is accompanied by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

Ethiopian Electric Utility partners with Wingu Africa to strengthen digital infrastructure

Source: APO

Wingu Africa (www.Wingu.Africa), a leading carrier-neutral data centre operator in East Africa, is pleased to announce a strategic colocation partnership with Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU). Under this collaboration, EEU has deployed critical infrastructure within Wingu Africa’s Tier III-certified facility in Addis Ababa, ensuring greater reliability, security, and efficiency for its digital operations.

This milestone marks a major step forward in EEU’s digital transformation journey. By hosting its infrastructure within Wingu Africa’s state-of-the-art colocation environment, EEU is enhancing the resilience of its digital services and positioning itself to better serve millions of customers across Ethiopia.

The implementation was completed seamlessly, with the infrastructure now fully active and operational. The partnership underscores the vital role that secure, high-availability data centres play in enabling national utilities and enterprises to modernise and scale their services.

Michael Debela, CIO at the Ethiopian Electric Utility, said: “This partnership with Wingu reflects our vision to modernise the way we deliver electricity services in Ethiopia. By strengthening the resilience of our digital infrastructure, we are improving the reliability of our operations and laying the foundation for smarter energy services that meet the needs of our citizens.”

Demos Kyriacou, Deputy CEO, COO and Co-founder added: “We are honoured to support Ethiopian Electric Utility in this important milestone. Hosting mission-critical infrastructure in our Tier III-certified environment ensures the highest levels of security, efficiency and uptime. Together, we are building a foundation for Ethiopia’s energy and digital future.”

The collaboration between EEU and Wingu Africa highlights a shared commitment to innovation, resilience, and service excellence, signalling the growing synergy between Ethiopia’s energy and technology sectors.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Wingu Africa.

About Wingu Africa:
Wingu is East Africa’s first specialist carrier-neutral data centre operator, with strategic locations in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Since 2012, the company has connected African businesses to global digital networks through secure, scalable, and high-performance colocation solutions. Built on technical expertise and regional insight, Wingu ensures carrier neutrality, empowering clients with flexible connectivity options. Committed to excellence in infrastructure, security, and service delivery, Wingu delivers world-class solutions tailored to East Africa’s unique digital landscape. Learn more at www.Wingu.Africa

About Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU):
Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) is a state-owned enterprise mandated with the distribution, supply, and sale of electric power across Ethiopia. Serving millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide, EEU plays a critical role in enabling the country’s economic and social development. With a focus on operational excellence, reliability, and innovation, EEU is advancing its digital transformation and infrastructure modernisation to strengthen service delivery and support Ethiopia’s long-term growth. For more information, please visit: www.EEU.Gov.Et/

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convenes member state focal points in Lome to validate documents to enhance Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) immersion program implementation

Source: APO


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The ECOWAS Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, through its Directorate of Education, Science and Culture, organized a meeting on the ECOWAS Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) immersion program for TVET graduates in industries in Lome, Togo, from 18th to 21st November 2025, which aimed to present the key documents for the effective implementation of the program. The meeting convened focal points in TVET from the member states and other TVET stakeholders to discuss the orientation, methodology, and follow-up action with a view to enhancing the program outcome in the region.

Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) play a central role in developing human capital and improving the employability of young people. In a rapidly changing labour market, marked by digitalization, energy transition, and new industrial requirements, it is becoming essential to ensure that the training provided in TVET institutions is constantly aligned with the skills sought by industry. The industrial internship program is an essential lever for strengthening the alignment among key players.

It is in this context that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is implementing a program to immerse young TVET graduates in industries, enabling youth from the ECOWAS member states to acquire practical skills that can be directly applied in a professional setting. However, recent findings following the initial implementation of the ECOWAS TVET immersion program for TVET graduates in industries highlight some challenges, including implementation issues, low participation by the member states and a lack of communication between ECOWAS and some member states, among others.

The objective of the immersion program is to offer young TVET graduates practical experiences in relevant industries, bridging the gap between TVET education and the needs of the labour market in West Africa, which dovetail in producing relevant skills and empowering youths for employability in line with the ECOWAS Vision 2050.

The presentation and adoption of the key documents on the implementation of the immersion program for young TVET graduates in industries is a strategic step towards achieving its objectives. The results of the meeting will serve as a solid basis for the effective implementation of the program with a view to ensuring a robust and sustainable ECOWAS TVET immersion program in industries.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Nigeria urged to champion regional transit guarantee scheme in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Source: APO

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has urged Nigeria to champion the implementation of an effective regional transit guarantee scheme under the new transit regulation endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Delivering a keynote address at the inaugural session of the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (Customs PACT) held in Abuja, Nigeria, from 17 to 19 November, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank, highlighted the challenges imposed by the current interstate road transit regime in the region. Key among them is the lack of a regional transit guarantee, leading to overdependence on physical escort of goods in transit by customs which drives up costs and results in inefficiencies.

Mrs. Awani said that Afreximbank was keen on working with Nigeria, ECOWAS and the ECOWAS Bank of Investment and Development to support the region to implement an effective regional transit guarantee system, which would complement the efforts of national insurers and chambers of commerce, and empower them to increase their capacity.

She said the Bank is currently implementing a US$1-billion transit guarantee scheme to facilitate the movement of goods across Africa by addressing persistent transit challenges and responding to the concerns of customs authorities about the risk of goods entering markets illegally, and about potential loss of customs duties and taxes.

Mrs. Awani explained that, under the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme, a single transit bond is issued to secure customs duties, significantly reducing bureaucratic hurdles and facilitating smoother cross-border trade, with the elimination of the need for multiple transit bonds enhancing trade efficiency and substantially lowering business costs.

She added that the scheme was already being implemented in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the East African Community (COMESA) under a US$300-million facility with ZEP RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), a reinsurer based in Nairobi, Kenya.  Mrs Awani highlighted that the scheme would save at least US$300 million annually in transit costs when fully implemented at a continental level.

She said that Afreximbank is open to working with Nigeria and other African countries to establish one-stop-border-posts and related infrastructure, building on its experience at the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The modernisation of that border post, implemented with support of Afreximbank and other partners, resulted in clearance time at the post dropping from 3-5 days to a maximum of 3 – 5 hours.

Afreximbank, Mrs. Awani told delegates present, supported the event out of the realisation that unresolved soft infrastructure issues, particularly in customs and trade facilitation, would impede free movement of goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) if not addressed. According to Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), she explained, 75 per cent of delays in the movement of goods is due to trade facilitation issues with just 25 per cent attributed to infrastructure gaps.

She also highlighted the challenge posed by lack of harmonised systems and their interoperability and by national customs systems that do not communicate with each other.

H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, sent a message of endorsement to the Customs PACT, saying that it aligned perfectly with the Nigerian government’s commitment to fostering regional integration, enhancing trade facilitation and positioning Nigeria and Africa as competitive players in the global economy.

The Customs PACT roundtable was organized to revolutionise customs and business cooperation, promote intra-African trade and position Africa as a formidable force in global trade. It was organised by the Nigeria Customs Service, in collaboration with Afreximbank, the AfCFTA Secretariat and supported by the World Customs Organization.

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About Afreximbank:
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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Le Nigeria invité à promouvoir le régime régional de garantie de transit au sein de la Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) a exhorté le Nigeria à promouvoir la mise en œuvre d’un régime régional efficace de garantie de transit dans le cadre du nouveau règlement de transit approuvé par la Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO).

Lors de son discours d’ouverture à la session inaugurale du Partenariat douanier pour la coopération africaine en matière de commerce (Customs PACT), qui s’est tenue à Abuja, au Nigéria, du 17 au 19 novembre, Mme Kanayo Awani, Vice-présidente exécutive d’Afreximbank, en charge du commerce intra-africain et développement des exportations, a souligné les défis posés par le régime actuel de transit routier interétatique dans la région. L’un des principaux obstacles est l’absence de garantie de transit régionale, qui entraîne une dépendance excessive à l’égard de l’escorte physique des marchandises en transit par les douanes faisant grimper les coûts et engendrant des inefficacités.

Mme Awani a déclaré qu’Afreximbank souhaitait travailler avec le Nigeria, la CEDEAO et la Banque d’investissement et de développement de la CEDEAO en vue d’aider la région à mettre en œuvre un régime régional efficace de garantie du transit, qui compléterait les efforts des assureurs nationaux et des chambres de commerce, et leur donnerait les moyens d’accroître leurs capacités.

Elle a précisé que la Banque met actuellement en œuvre un régime de garantie de transit d’un milliard de dollars pour faciliter la circulation des marchandises à travers l’Afrique en s’attaquant aux problèmes persistants de transit et en répondant aux préoccupations des autorités douanières concernant le risque d’entrée illégale des marchandises sur les marchés, et les pertes potentielles de droits de douane et de taxes.

M. Awani a expliqué que, dans le cadre du Régime africain de garantie de transit collaboratif d’Afreximbank, une seule caution de transit est émise pour garantir les droits de douane, ce qui réduit considérablement les obstacles bureaucratiques et facilite les échanges transfrontaliers. L’élimination de la nécessité de multiples cautions de transit améliore l’efficacité des échanges et diminue sensiblement les coûts pour les entreprises.

Elle a ajouté que le régime était déjà mis en œuvre au sein du Marché commun de l’Afrique orientale et australe et de la Communauté de l’Afrique de l’Est (COMESA) dans le cadre d’une facilité de 300 millions de dollars, en collaboration avec ZEP RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), un réassureur basé à Nairobi, au Kenya.  Mme Awani a également souligné que le régime permettrait d’économiser au moins 300 millions de dollars par an en coûts de transit lorsqu’il serait pleinement mis en œuvre au niveau continental.

Elle a déclaré qu’Afreximbank est disposée à travailler avec le Nigeria et d’autres pays africains pour établir des postes frontières à guichet unique et des infrastructures connexes, en s’appuyant sur son expérience au poste frontière de Beitbridge entre l’Afrique du Sud et le Zimbabwe. La modernisation de ce poste frontière, engagée avec le soutien d’Afreximbank et d’autres partenaires, a permis de ramener le temps de dédouanement au poste de 3 à 5 jours à un maximum de 3 à 5 heures.

Mme Awani a déclaré à l’endroit des délégués présents, qu’Afreximbank a soutenu l’événement après s’être rendu compte que les problèmes d’infrastructures douces non résolus, en particulier dans les domaines des douanes et de la facilitation du commerce, entraveraient la libre circulation des marchandises dans le cadre de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf) s’ils ne sont pas traités. « Selon l’Agence de développement de l’Union africaine (AUDA-NEPAD), 75 % des retards dans la circulation des marchandises sont dus à des problèmes de facilitation du commerce, 25 % seulement étant attribués à des lacunes en matière d’infrastructures », a-t-elle expliqué.

Elle a également souligné le défi posé par l’absence de systèmes harmonisés et leur interopérabilité et par les systèmes douaniers nationaux qui ne communiquent pas entre eux.

S.E le Président du Nigéria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a adressé un message de soutien au Customs PACT, affirmant qu’il s’inscrivait en droite ligne de l’engagement du gouvernement nigérian à promouvoir l’intégration régionale, à faciliter les échanges commerciaux et à positionner le Nigéria et l’Afrique comme des acteurs compétitifs de l’économie mondiale.

La table ronde sur le Customs PACT visait à révolutionner la coopération douanière et commerciale, à promouvoir le commerce intra-africain et à faire de l’Afrique une force incontournable du commerce mondial. Elle a été organisée par le Service des douanes du Nigeria, en collaboration avec Afreximbank, le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf, et avec le soutien de l’Organisation mondiale des douanes.

Distribué par APO Group pour Afreximbank.

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À propos d’Afreximbank :
La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) est une institution financière multilatérale panafricaine dédiée au financement et à la promotion du commerce intra et extra-africain. Depuis 30 ans, Afreximbank déploie des structures innovantes pour fournir des solutions de financement qui facilitent la transformation de la structure du commerce africain et accélèrent l’industrialisation et le commerce intrarégional, soutenant ainsi l’expansion économique en Afrique. Fervente défenseur de l’Accord sur la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), Afreximbank a lancé les le Système panafricain de paiement et de règlement (PAPSS) qui a été adopté par l’Union africaine (UA) comme la plateforme de paiement et de règlement devant appuyer la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf. En collaboration avec le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf et l’UA, la Banque a mis en place un Fonds d’ajustement de 10 milliards de dollars US pour aider les pays à participer de manière effective à la ZLECAf. À la fin de décembre 2024, le total des actifs et des garanties de la Banque s’élevait à environ 40,1 milliards de dollars US et les fonds de ses actionnaires s’établissaient à 7,2 milliards de dollars US. Afreximbank est notée A par GCR International Scale, Baa2 par Moody’s, AAA par China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI), A- par Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) et BBB par Fitch. Au fil des ans, Afreximbank est devenue un groupe constitué de la Banque, de sa filiale de financement à impact appelée Fonds de développement des exportations en Afrique (FEDA), et de sa filiale de gestion d’assurance, AfrexInsure, (les trois entités forment « le Groupe »). La Banque a son siège social au Caire, en Égypte.

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez visiter www.Afreximbank.com

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President Ramaphosa attends 7th African Union-European Union Summit

Source: Government of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Angola to attend the 7th African Union-European Union Summit.

The summit kicks off today and will close on Tuesday.

“The 7th AU-EU Summit takes place at a time of unprecedented threats to global peace and security, ongoing conflicts in some regions of the world.

“Other global challenges include an inclination to unilateralism on the part of certain states,” the Presidency said in a statement.

The statement noted that the summit comes on the heels of the success, under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa, of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, at the weekend. 

“The African Union and the European Union contributed significantly to the consensus achieved during South Africa’s year-long G20 Presidency on the key issues facing the global economy and human society.

“South Africa, as a Member State of the AU, will prioritise support from the EU region for the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the AU Agenda 2063,” the statement read.

The two continental blocs will aim to strengthen political and economic ties during the summit.

The two plenary thematic sessions that will underpin the summit are:

  • Thematic Session I: Peace, Security and Governance and Multilateralism
  • Thematic Session II: Prosperity, People – Migration and Mobility

“The African Union will be led by host President João Lourenço as Chairperson of the AU, and His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission.

“Europe will be represented by the President of the European Council, António Costa, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and the Leaders of Denmark, France, Hungary, Croatia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Italy, Finland, Poland, Slovakia, Portugal, Ireland and Germany,” the statement said. – SAnews.gov.za