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The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced a $75 million investment in Spiro, the leading electric two-wheel assembler in Africa with the fastest growing battery swapping infrastructure. This investment is fully aligned with Afreximbank’s broader automotive strategy, to develop integrated manufacturing ecosystems by fostering strategic partnerships across the entire value chain, from technology providers to local industrial champions.

The investment comes at a pivotal moment, benefiting from pro-electric vehicle policies across key African markets that are creating an enabling environment for clean mobility adoption. Against this backdrop, Spiro is uniquely positioned to scale rapidly, leveraging its proven business model and expanding battery swapping infrastructure to become a key driver of Africa’s transition to a cleaner, more efficient mobility future.

Dr. George Elombi, President of Afreximbank and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank and FEDA commented: “

“I am delighted that the partnership between FEDA and Spiro has now been consummated. With this partnership, the Bank is laying the groundwork for a new era of intra-African trade and industrialisation by stimulating local vehicle manufacturing, strengthening regional integration, and enhancing trade flows. Importantly, it fosters skills and technology transfer as well as creates employment opportunities and reduces the continent’s reliance on imported second-hand vehicles.”

Gagan Gupta, Founder of Spiro said: “We are proud to welcome FEDA as a strategic investor as we accelerate the growth of Spiro’s mission to transform mobility, energy storage, and distribution across Africa. Spiro’s rapid expansion into new markets reflects the continent’s strong appetite for clean, affordable, and efficient transportation. As we expand our battery swapping infrastructure and integrate renewable energy sources into our energy mix, we are positioned to unlock substantial upside in Spiro’s energy distribution.”

Marlene Ngoyi, CEO of FEDA noted: “Spiro’s success to date is a clear demonstration of the strength and scalability of its business model. The company’s rapid growth and strong market adoption underscore the significant demand for affordable, sustainable mobility solutions across Africa. With its integrated approach, Spiro has built a platform that is both commercially viable and socially impactful.”

Professor Benedict Oramah, Fromer President of Afreximbank commented: “I am delighted that the partnership between FEDA and Spiro has now been consummated. With this partnership, the Bank is laying the groundwork for a new era of Intra-African trade and industrialisation by stimulating local vehicle manufacturing, strengthening regional integration, and enhancing trade flows. Importantly, it fosters skills and technology transfer as well as creates employment opportunities and reduces the continent’s reliance on imported second-hand vehicles.”.”

Founded in 2022, Spiro operates Africa’s most extensive and fastest growing battery-swapping network, with more than 60,000 electric motorcycles and 1,200 swapping stations. The company has built a model that is designed to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuel-based transport while enhancing energy efficiency, lowering urban emissions, and expanding affordable access to mobility for millions of Africans

– on behalf of Afreximbank.

Media Contact:
Vincent Musumba
Communications and Events Manager (Media Relations)
Email: press@afreximbank.com

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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty; Head of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad; and Advisor to the President for National Security Affairs, Fayza Abul Naga. Also present from the Russian side were Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Alexander Venediktov; Russian Ambassador to Egypt, Georgiy Borisenk; Deputy Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergey Mikheev; as well as an official from the Security Council of the Russian Federation and an official in the Russian President’s Office for Foreign Policy.

Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi began the meeting by asking his greetings to be conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The President expressed Egypt’s appreciation for its close relations with Russia and for the ongoing progress and momentum in their ties, which culminated in the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.

For his part, Secretary of the Russian Security Council Shoigu conveyed President Putin’s greetings and appreciation to President El-Sisi, affirming Russia’s keenness on further advancing bilateral relations and on maintaining political consultations on issues of mutual concern.

The meeting tackled a multitude of regional and international issues. President El-Sisi underscored the vital need to further strengthen efforts toward achieving stability in countries in the Middle East and to preserve their unity, sovereignty, and the resources of their peoples. The President stressed the importance of the full implementation of the Sharm El Sheikh Agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip through all its phases, consolidate the ceasefire, and ensure the unfettered delivery of sufficient quantities of humanitarian aid into the Strip. During the meeting, it was agreed that the application of the Two-State Solution and the establishment of a Palestinian State, in accordance with the references of international legitimacy, are the only viable path to achieving a just and lasting peace and stability in the region.

President El-Sisi also reiterated Egypt’s support for all efforts aimed at settling the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and reaching a comprehensive peace.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed means of forging closer bilateral relations in an array of spheres, notably in the political, commercial, and investment sectors. They emphasized the importance of building upon the agreements reached during the summit between President El-Sisi and Russian President Putin during President El-Sisi’s visit to Moscow to participate in the Victory Day celebrations in May 2025.

The talks also touched on the project for establishing the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project, in addition to other dossiers. President El-Sisi stressed the necessity to boost economic and investment cooperation, to work toward increasing the volume of trade, and to enhance collaboration in the tourism sector.

Concluding the meeting, the Secretary of the Russian Security Council affirmed his country’s appreciation for Egypt’s role in the Middle East. He noted that history will remember the fundamental role played by President El-Sisi to reinforce stability in the region, and emphasized Russia’s keenness on maintaining close coordination with Egypt within this framework.

– on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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As West Africa marks 50 years of integration and shared progress, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is reaffirming its leadership in promoting regional trade, innovation, and sustainable investment through the ECOWAS Trade and Investment Forum & Exhibition (ECOTIFE) — a flagship initiative at the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), taking place from 7–16 November 2025.

The opening ceremony on Friday 7th November 2025 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, Nigéria, brought together top ECOWAS officials, diplomats, and business leaders from across the region. It was declared open by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan-Enoh and the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, represented by Dr Kalilou Sylla, ECOWAS Commissioner en charge of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, while the Lagos State Government was represented by the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medem. Also in attendance was the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, ECOWAS Commissioners, representatives from Member States, and members of the diplomatic corps, underscoring the forum’s significance in strengthening regional trade and investment cooperation.

ECOTIFE 2025 is an integral part of the year-long ECOWAS@50 celebrations, symbolizing the region’s collective vision for a borderless, prosperous, and self-reliant West Africa. It brings together policymakers, business leaders, innovators, and development partners to strengthen trade linkages, unlock investment opportunities, and celebrate the creativity that drives regional growth. The initiative underscores ECOWAS’ commitment to deepening regional integration and promoting shared prosperity through stronger trade linkages and inclusive economic growth.

“This platform captures the spirit of ECOWAS@50 — the drive to connect markets, empower people, and unlock opportunities that transcend borders,” said H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, represented by Dr Kalilou Sylla, the ECOWAS Commissioner in charge of Economic Affairs and Agriculture. “ECOTIFE is more than an exhibition; it is a celebration of West Africa’s resilience and creativity as we trade, innovate, and grow together.”

“Trade facilitation and investment promotion are central to ECOWAS’ economic integration agenda,” noted Mr. Kolawole Sofola, Director of Trade, ECOWAS Commission. “ECOTIFE aligns with our strategic objective to deepen intra-regional trade, strengthen regional value chains, and position West Africa as a competitive and sustainable investment destination.”

On 7 and 8 November, the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair featured expert panels and dynamic exhibitions, highlighting West Africa’s immense potential. The expert discussions also focused on the theme of ‘Facilitating Trade and Digital Transformation,’ allowing participants to explore technological solutions that could revolutionize trade and market access across West Africa.

The Lagos International Trade Fair is one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest and longest-running trade exhibitions, attracting over 1,600 exhibitors across 40,000m² of exhibition space and welcoming more than 500,000 visitors annually. Supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Lagos State Government, the Fair serves as a strategic platform for business networking, investment promotion, and cross-border partnerships.

– on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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Eswatini faces one of the highest burdens of cervical cancer globally. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office has supported the Ministry of Health in the development and ongoing implementation of the Cervical Cancer Elimination Acceleration Plan (2024–2028). This plan aims to achieve the 90–70–90 targets by 2030, in alignment with the WHO Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer as a Public Health Problem.

“The Ministry of Health (MOH) has embarked on a task-sharing initiative to build the capacity of nurses to perform LEEP procedures, with doctors providing ongoing mentorship and support at hospital and health center levels. Meanwhile, HPV testing,  Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) services have been decentralized to primary care facilities  and laboratories” Ms Xolisile Dlamini National Cancer Control Unit Program Manager – MOH 

On 24 October 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Eswatini, in collaboration with Eswatini’s Ministry of Health and with technical support from the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), organized a comprehensive Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) training program for healthcare workers (HCWs). The training aimed to strengthen national capacity for the treatment of cervical precancerous lesions, aligning with the third pillar of the Global Strategy to Eliminate Cervical Cancer as a Public Health Problem. Held over 10 days from 6 to 17 October 2025, the program combined theoretical and hands-on clinical components, resulting in enhanced technical knowledge, improved procedural skills, and greater adherence to WHO-recommended standards. 

“The  training equipped health care workers’ with the necessary technical skills and decision-making capacity for appropriate indication and referral of precancer treatment; aligning LEEP and thermal ablation procedures with WHO guidelines; reinforcing infection prevention and control measures and patient safety; and promoting the integration of cervical cancer treatment services within primary health care (PHC) settings,” Dr. Dille, Surgical Oncologist and Regional Advisor on Cancer for the WHO Regional Office for Africa.

The training was co-organized by WHO and Eswatini’s National Cancer Control Unit (NCCU) – MOH combining two days of theoretical sessions with seven days of supervised hands-on practice across three clinical sites including Phocweni Clinic, AHF Clinic, and Chakaza Clinic and one overall training debrief and planning session.  A total of 31 healthcare workers (HCWs), including doctors (8) and nurses (23) , participated in the sessions, covering modules on anatomy, screening (VIA/VILI), pre-cancer treatment ( thermoablation, and LEEP), infection prevention and control (IPC), pathology, and data management. 

More than 80 procedures were performed across the three training sites, including over 33 LEEPs , one thermal ablation and three biopsies thus clearing the backlog which was existing prior to training. One minor complication (bleeding) occurred and was managed successfully according to WHO-recommended clinical protocols. 

“The training has contributed to improved clinical decision-making regarding lesion assessment, treatment eligibility, and appropriate referral. In addition coordination and communication between screening, treatment, and pathology services have been significantly strengthened” Dr Teluleko  Maseko , National Cervical cancer Coordinator MOH.

 The course enhanced HCWs’ knowledge and practical skills, ensuring better case selection for pre-cancer treatment and more consistent referral practices. 

Discussions during the training emphasized the need to establish a National Cervical Cancer Task Force and to revise national screening and treatment guidelines based on WHO standards, which will serve as critical next steps to sustain national progress toward elimination.

The Eswatini training marks a major milestone in strengthening the third pillar of the cervical cancer elimination strategy. It demonstrated that targeted capacity building can transform service delivery and accelerate elimination progress, even in settings with a high burden. The establishment of a national task force and guideline revision will institutionalize the’ outcomes of the training, ensuring sustainability and policy integration. 

Next steps include trained participants to conduct a Total of 30 LEEP cases in order to get certified by March 2026, integrating data into DHIS2, and establishing mentorship and quality assurance frameworks.

“The LEEP training in Eswatini, facilitated by WHO, exemplifies how national and regional collaboration, evidence-based training, and government ownership can translate the Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination into action. It stands as a success story for the WHO African Region, proving that with partnership, commitment, and technical excellence, even the highest burden countries can advance toward elimination,” Dr. Susan Tembo, WHO Eswatini Representative.

– on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) – Eswatini.

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APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Bas Wijne, will deliver a keynote address at this week’s  Africa Tech Festival and serve as an official judge at the Africa Tech Festival Awards. 

As the continent’s premier gathering of innovators, investors, and policymakers, the Africa Tech Festival showcases the organisations, people, and ideas driving Africa’s digital transformation. Wijne’s participation underscores APO Group’s commitment to this rapidly growing and influential sector.  On Wednesday, 12 November, Wijne will take to the main stage with a keynote address titled “Future Signals for Africa’s Emerging Tech Landscape”, sharing insights on the technologies reshaping industries across the continent, and how the current state of policy, investment, and communication intersect to influence Africa’s tech boom. “At APO Group, we don’t just tell Africa’s innovation stories; we help track the signals of what’s next,” said Wijne. “Africa’s growth depends on how effectively we interpret these signals and invest in readiness. Visibility drives value, and when the world sees Africa’s progress, confidence and opportunity follow. We’re proud to play a part in driving this growth.”

Wijne will also join an elite panel of judges for the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, a flagship celebration of the most innovative and impactful achievements in Africa’s digital economy. Finalists will be evaluated across ten categories, ranging from innovation in connectivity and fintech to sustainability and digital inclusion, before the winners are announced at the festival’s awards gala on 12 November.

Affirming APO Group’s role in amplifying the voices of Africa’s technology pioneers, Wijne added: “The Africa Tech Festival Awards recognise the changemakers who are not only advancing technology but also shaping Africa’s most profitable story – one of ingenuity, inclusion, and growth. It’s an honour to serve alongside other industry leaders in celebrating the progress of our continent’s innovators.”

For APO Group, participation in both the conference and awards aligns perfectly with its mission to connect innovators, investors, and policymakers with the right audiences and to drive Africa’s tech transformation through storytelling. As the trusted communications partner for businesses and institutions across Africa, the company continues to reshape narratives by challenging stereotypes and showcasing African success stories on global stages.

APO Group’s leadership presence at Africa Tech Festival 2025, complemented by Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard’s (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com) continued service on the event’s Leadership Council, highlights the organisation’s long-term commitment to Africa’s digital transformation. By supporting platforms that bring together public and private sector decision-makers, APO Group strengthens the ecosystem that enables innovation to thrive.

“As technology moves from hype to value, Africa must own its narrative,” said Wijne. “When we tell our stories confidently and invest with foresight, Africa doesn’t just adapt to global trends, it defines them.”

The Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/) will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 11 to 13 November 2025.

– on behalf of APO Group.

APO Group Media Contact:
marie@apo-opa.com

About APO Group: 
Founded in 2007, APO Group (www.APO-opa.com) is the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service. Renowned for our deep-rooted African expertise and expansive global perspective, we specialise in elevating the reputations and brand equity of private and public organisations across Africa. As a trusted partner, our mission is to harness the power of media by crafting bespoke strategies that drive tangible, measurable impact on the continent and globally.   

Our commitment to excellence and innovation has been recognised with multiple prestigious awards, including a PRovoke Media Global SABRE Award and multiple PRovoke Media Africa SABRE Awards. In 2023, we were named the Leading Public Relations Firm Africa and the Leading Pan-African Communications Consultancy Africa in the World Business Outlook Awards, and the Best Public Relations and Media Consultancy of the Year South Africa in 2024 in the same awards. In 2025, Brands Review Magazine acknowledged us as the Leading Communications Consultancy in Africa for the second consecutive year. They also named us the Best PR Agency and the Leading Press Release Distribution Platform in Africa in 2024.  Additionally, in 2025, the Davos Communications Awards 2025 awarded us the Gold Award for Best PR Campaign and the Bronze Award for Special Event.  

APO Group’s esteemed clientele, which includes global giants such as Canon, Nestlé, Western Union, the UNDP, Network International, African Energy Chamber, Mercy Ships, Marriott, Africa’s Business Heroes, and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, reflects our unparalleled ability to navigate the complex African media landscape. With a multicultural team across Africa, we offer unmatched, truly pan-African insights, expertise, and reach across the continent. APO Group is dedicated to reshaping narratives about Africa, challenging stereotypes, and bringing inspiring African stories to global audiences, with our expertise in developing and supporting public relations campaigns worldwide uniquely positioning us to amplify brand messaging, enhance reputations, and connect effectively with target audiences.  

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It has been 14 years since South Sudan officially obtained independence.

But it has been 26 years since Angelina Wael left her home to seek safety in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. 

Today, her search for safety has come full circle and she is, once again, in her home country after fleeing the ongoing crisis in neighboring Sudan. Having grown up in Bentiu, she left soon after delivering her first child, hoping to build a life without constant fear. 

“This is my first time here since Independence. I don’t know if I should feel proud or scared about what the future holds,” she shares. 

Although her lively expression doesn’t reveal much, Angelina has been through a lot. She’s lost her husband and her brother to repeated violence and is the only caretaker for her late brother’s two children. 

As a single mother to eight children, her life has been an endless struggle to ensure a secure life for them: “I may not be able to take away their suffering, but I am trying to do everything I can to give them some moments of happiness.”

This need for security is what led her to leave Khartoum, embarking on a five-day long car ride to Renk in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state. She and her dependents then got on a boat that brought them to Bulukat, a transit center in Malakal, built and supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). 

“Bulukat is supposed to be a place where people can rest and recover from their journeys. Residents have come a long way, often without any food or water, and need a place to just be ok for a while,” explains Alex Wani, IOM Operational Assistant and focal point for Programming and Shelter in Upper Nile. 

Divided into two sections, one for returnees and the other one for refugees, since 2023, the center has provided exactly that much needed relief to some 1000 residents who pass through each week. 

Every week, three to four boats take up to 500 people each from Renk to Bulukat where they receive food, water, medical checkups, and trainings to prepare them for their onward journeys and destinations. This provides a much needed, albeit temporary, respite from the ravages of war.

But like Angelina, everyone in this situation is apprehensive about what life holds for them when they reach their final destinations.

“I have been trying to provide for these children for so long that I don’t know what to expect anymore. Maybe, when I am finally home in Bentiu again, this will change.” 

For now, she is waiting for more people to arrive in the next days in order for the plane to take her to Bentiu to depart. To come home.

– on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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Driven by concern for the safety and wellbeing of families displaced from Nagero county in Western Equatoria, this week, peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) travelled more than 70 kilometers to remote Bazia, a payam in South Sudan’s Western Bahr El Ghazal.

An eruption of conflict in mid-October 2025 between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and opposition forces forced more than 16,000 people to flee their homes, over the border in Bazia.

The joint assessment mission—comprising UNMISS representatives and state representatives—aimed to find out about security and humanitarian challenges in the area. What they saw was concerning—acute food shortages, a lack of clean drinking water, limited access to healthcare, and no opportunities for education. 

For Susan Okello, Protection, Transition, and Reintegration Officer, UNMISS, the presence of government representatives and the UN Peacekeeping mission brought hope to people, if not immediate relief to these issues as humanitarian partners are being forced to scale down aid or withdraw entirely from locations across the country due to funding shortages, leaving countless people without the help they urgently need: 

“We joined this government-led delegation, and our Bangladesh peacekeepers conducted a free medical camp and distributed dignity kits to women. As a Mission, we remain committed to supporting the government in strengthening security so these families can return home.” 

The scale of the crisis was greater than anyone had expected. 

“We were not expecting such a large number of people in desperate need of urgent assistance,” said Musa Barsham, Chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission. “Their condition is dire, yet we have no immediate resources to support them. We appeal to all people to help.” 

According to Dr. Francis Michael Hassan, State Minister of Health and Chairperson of the Government Committee, the initial assessment confirmed that among those displaced were about 700 schoolchildren, 41 of whom were preparing for their Primary Eight leaving examinations. 

“Our findings will be compiled into a report to be presented to the government for further intervention because they need all the help they can get, particularly school-going children who should return to the classroom as soon as possible.” 

For now, these families of Nagero wait in Bazia—tired but hopeful that peace will soon allow them to return home. 

“We are here because of insecurity,” explained Alex Marko Nazamba, one of those displaced and also Executive Director of Nagero county. “We need the Nagero County Commissioner to return and assure us of our safety and we will return.”

– on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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Enlit Africa and Water Security Africa are pleased to announce the official launch of the Call for Speakers for the 2026 edition, taking place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). This flagship event serves as the continent’s premier gathering point for thought leaders, technology providers, regulators, financiers and innovators across Africa’s energy and water value chains. Africa’s power and water sectors are undergoing profound transformation. From grid modernisation and storage integration to climate-resilient water infrastructure, the Enlit Africa 2026 conference will spotlight real-world progress and strategic direction.

The organising committee now invites professionals at the forefront of this transformation to share their insights, innovations and policy frameworks that are shaping sustainable, inclusive futures.

Speaker applications are open until 30 January 2026 and approvals will be processed in two tranches – 5 December 2025 and 4 February 2026.

Stages and hubs at Enlit Africa 2026

The 2026 programme will once again feature a multi-track agenda designed to reflect the integrated nature of Africa’s development imperatives. The Strategise Stage will focus on leadership, policy, regulation and climate finance. The Innovate Stage will showcase emerging technologies and operational excellence across the value chain, including smart grids, digitalisation, energy access and customer experience. The Renewable Energy & Storage Hub will dive into the utilisation of alternative energy sources, system integration, BESS deployment and energy equity.

In response to new sector reforms and market restructuring, along with an ongoing conversation around the financial viability of municipalities, the Municipal Forum will provide a platform for municipal leaders and city officials to consider these in the context of a holistic ecosystem. Meanwhile, Water Security Africa will bring together experts working on ESG-aligned governance, resilient water systems and cross-sector collaboration under the water-energy-food nexus. Specialised technical stages, such as the Power & Water Hubs, will provide in-depth technical discussions tailored for engineers, operators and planners.

The Project & Investment Network will highlight project pipelines, blended finance solutions, and public-private partnerships accelerating implementation across the continent. Part of the Level 2 experience, this is the newest opportunity to connect dealmakers, technology partners and investors, in deal rooms, masterclass sessions and country spotlights.

Why speak at Enlit Africa

Speaking at Enlit Africa positions individuals and their organisations at the centre of the conversation shaping Africa’s energy and water future. Presenters gain direct access to over 7,000 industry leaders, policymakers, and investors from more than 68 countries, creating opportunities for visibility, influence, and meaningful engagement with real project decision-makers.

Enlit Africa 2025, the most recent edition, featured over 260 speakers, $3 billion in project showcases, and launched pivotal platforms such as the Project & Investment Network, the Women in Energy Forum, and Water Security Africa. The 2026 edition promises to build on this momentum, continuing to challenge the status quo and inspire collective action.

To submit an abstract and contribute to this leading African dialogue, visit:
https://apo-opa.co/4oDPUUO

To explore insights from the previous edition, download the 2025 Post-Event Report:
https://apo-opa.co/3JCB9Cn

– on behalf of VUKA Group.

About the event organisers: VUKA Group
VUKA Group connects people and organisations to information and each other, across Africa’s energy, mining, infrastructure, mobility, green economy and technology sectors through innovative events, content, and strategic networking. By integrating industry introductions, curated events, and digital engagement, the group empowers businesses to navigate complex markets, forge valuable connections, and drive sustainable success.

Venture partners to The Global Trust Project, Founders of WomenIN empowerment platform and leaders of NPO, Go Green Africa. The VUKA Group’s diverse portfolio acts to contribute to its purpose of ‘Connecting Africa to the World’s Best, to Influence Sustainable Progress’

Discover more at WeAreVUKA.com