Afreximbank’s Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Across Africa

Afreximbank’s Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Across Africa

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – 4 November 2025 – Speaking at the opening of the 25th Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) in Abidjan, Ms Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director for Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank, called for stronger trade finance capabilities and deeper collaboration among African financial institutions to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across…

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Afreximbank’s Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Across Africa

Dr. George Elombi Takes Over As Afreximbank’s Fourth President, Pledges Deeper Impact

Cairo, Egypt, 27 Oct. 2025: –African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, taking over from Prof. Benedict Oramah as head of the African Multilateral Finance Institution. Formalised with an oath administered by Mr. Wale Edun, Chairman…

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Africa: Afreximbank’s Dr. Georges Elombi Sets Sights on Restructuring Africa’s Trade

Africa: Afreximbank’s Dr. Georges Elombi Sets Sights on Restructuring Africa’s Trade

Cairo — The new President unveiled a strategy aimed at breaking the continent’s economic dependence. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) opened new chapter with the inauguration of Dr. George Elombi as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The ceremony, which formalized the transfer of leadership from Professor Benedict Oramah ‘s decade-long tenure, was…

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Africa: Outpouring of Tributes at the Farewell Ceremony for Afreximbank’s Professor Oramah

Africa: Outpouring of Tributes at the Farewell Ceremony for Afreximbank’s Professor Oramah

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) kicked off a leadership transition in Cairo with a day of tributes marking the conclusion of Professor Benedict Oramah’s 10-year tenure as president and chairman of the Board of Directors. The event brought together dignitaries from across the continent including former heads of state Macky Sall (Senegal) and Mahamadou Issoufou…

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Africa: Afreximbank’s A-/Stable Rating Confirmed by Japan’s Credit Rating Agency

Africa: Afreximbank’s A-/Stable Rating Confirmed by Japan’s Credit Rating Agency

Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has affirmed African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) A- issuer credit rating with a stable outlook. The rating reflects JCR’s assessment of Afreximbank’s strong strategic positioning, robust risk management framework, consistent profitability, prudent liquidity policies and resilient capital base. JCR also noted the Bank’s important role in supporting trade finance and…

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