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19 March 2025
AFC Joins Ecobank and Soto Gallery for 2nd edition of the +234Art Fair to elevate African art and empower artists
Lagos, March 19 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has announced its support for the +234Art Fair, coming on as partners for the second year in a row. This aligns with the Corporation’s commitment to empowering and elevating the continent's youth, with more than 260 young artists expressing interest in exhibiting their works at the second edition of the international art fair, organized by Soto Gallery in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria Limited, AFC and Craneburg Construction Company.
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18 March 2025
AFC Broadens its Regional Footprint with Comoros Membership
Lagos, 18 March 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has welcomed the Union of Comoros as its 44th member country, reflecting continued support from more than three-quarters of Africa’s nations.
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17 March 2025
AFC Sweeps IJGlobal and Global Capital Awards with Hat Trick of Major Wins
London, 17th March 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been honoured with three prestigious accolades, further underscoring its impact in shaping Africa’s financial landscape.
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10 March 2025
Africa Finance Corporation Marks First London Stock Exchange Listing with Market Close
London, 10th March 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, had the honour of closing the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in recognition of its pivotal role in mobilising global capital for Africa’s economic transformation.
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27 February 2025
EIB backs Africa Finance Corporation $750 Million Climate Resilient Infrastructure Fund
Cape Town, 27 February 2025: The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to join Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in financing a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). This landmark initiative will accelerate climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa.
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24 February 2025
Samaila Zubairu of AFC Succeeds Prof. Benedict Oramah of Afreximbank to Lead the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (24 February 2025) – The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI), also known as the Africa Club, has announced the appointment of Samaila Zubairu as its new Chairperson.
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14 February 2025
Africa Finance Corporation and the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) Strengthen Partnership to Drive Trade and Infrastructure Growth Across Africa
Beijing, 14 February 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) to deepen collaboration in financing strategic infrastructure and trade projects across Africa
7 February 2025
AFC Raises US$400 million in Shariah-compliant Commodity Murabaha Facility to Fund African Infrastructure
Dubai, 7th February 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully closed a US$400 million Shariah-compliant Commodity Murabaha facility, marking its strategic return to the Islamic finance market for the first time in eight years.
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16 January 2025
AFC Earns Top AAAspc Rating from S&P Global (China) Ratings, Further Enhancing Capital Diversification Opportunities
Lagos, January 16, 2025: Africa Finance Corporation, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has received the highest issuer credit rating, an AAAspc with a stable outlook, from S&P Ratings (China) Co., Ltd. (S&P Global (China) Ratings), demonstrating AFC’s exceptional financial strength, disciplined capital management, and expanding access to diversified funding. It is the second AAA rating awarded to AFC following equivalent recognition by China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co. Ltd (CCXI).
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15 January 2025
AFC Successfully Priced its inaugural Hybrid Bond Raising US$500 million for Transformative Infrastructure Projects
15 January 2025, Lagos – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully priced a US$500 million perpetual hybrid bond. This landmark transaction, which is AFC’s debut hybrid bond issue, demonstrates AFC’s leadership in accessing global capital markets and financing transformative infrastructure projects across the continent.
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13 January 2025
AFC receives AAA rating from China Chengxin, as the Corporation positions for further diversification in funding sources
Lagos, 13 January 2025: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has received an AAA domestic credit rating with a stable outlook from China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co. Ltd (CCXI). The milestone rating enables AFC to deepen its engagement in China’s vast domestic debt capital markets.
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African Development Bank to make $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation to catalyse climate action
African Development Bank to make $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation to catalyse climate action
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, December 13, 2024 – The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for the rollout of innovative "green shares” aimed at mobilising resources for climate action projects across Africa.