Kingston, Jamaica// — In a move to highlight the strategic importance of the Jamaican market within the Caribbean and the country’s growing role in regional trade and investment, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or the Bank) (www.Afreximbank.com) undertook an inaugural roadshow in Kingston, Jamaica, on 2 June 2026.
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Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record $2 Billion Syndicated Loan in Landmark Show of Confidence in Transformational Infrastructure Strategy
London, United Kingdom// — Africa Finance Corporation (www.AfricaFC.com), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully raised a record US$2 billion syndicated loan, underscoring strong global investor support for AFC’s rapid buildout of integrated infrastructure and industrial platforms shaping Africa’s next phase of economic growth.
SpaceX’s $1.8 Trillion IPO Raises Questions Over Investor Demand
SpaceX is currently targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion for its initial public offering (IPO), with formal marketings starting next week.
2026 African Economic Outlook: Africa’s Growth Holds Firm Amid Global Turbulence
Africa’s economies are projected to grow at 4.2 percent in 2026, moderating slightly from 4.4 per cent in 2025, before rebounding to 4.4 percent in 2027. The findings of the 2026 African Economic Outlook, released Tuesday at the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings in Brazzaville (www.AfDB.org), underscore the continent’s continued resilience in the face […]
World Bank Approves $500 Million to Improve Rural Roads and Market Access in Ghana
Washington, US — The World Bank today approved $500 million in financing for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), a major initiative to improve rural road connectivity, strengthen agricultural value chains, expand economic opportunities, and create short-term direct jobs for rural communities across Ghana.
deVere Expands Into Canada as Demand For Wealth Advice Surges
Global financial advisory giant deVere Group has entered the Canadian market after securing regulatory approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA), establishing deVere Canada in the financial district in Toronto.
Afreximbank Posts Robust Q1 2026 Results with 25% Growth in Net Income and Improved Profitability
Cairo, Egypt// — African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Bank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced its results for the three months ended 31 March 2026.
African Dev’t Bank Commits €200 Million to Boost Employability, Develop Future Skills
Rabat, Morocco// — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved €200 million in financing for the implementation of the “Cap Compétences 2030” programme, aimed at improving employment opportunities for young people and women.
What Trump and Xi Chose NOT to Say on Trade Will Worry Global Markets
Donald Trump leaves Beijing declaring success after two days of high-level talks with Xi Jinping, but the absence of concrete detail from the summit between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies is where investors should focus their attention, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group.
Africa Forward Summit Concludes In New Era of Africa–France Partnership
Nairobi, Kenya// – The Africa Forward Summit came to a close in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 12 with over 30 African Heads of State and Government setting out an actionable framework to advance a renewed Africa–France partnership anchored on parity, mutual respect, co-investment, and delivery.









