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TODAY 🌍 Friday 27 February 🛎️ 14:30 GMT #Africa’s Choice in the New World Rupture: How should Africa respond to the widening cracks in the rules-based international system? 👉️ Register now: africa-conf.com/africa-world-rupture

🗓️ #AFSIC – Investing in #Africa 2025 Returns to London this week – Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th October 2025 🌍 Code AF25M10: afsic.net/delegate-registration/ 📢 1300+ Delegates, $1 Trillion AUM, and Unmatched Investment Opportunities 🖋️ #AFSIC25 #AFSIC2025

TODAY 7th October 🌍 14:00 BST 📍 Le Scandale Géologique: Is #Africa selling its minerals too cheaply and missing ‘the boom’? Discussing the status of #criticalminerals on the continent: geopolitical rivalries, job creation and green industry financing. Register: africa-conf.com/scandale-geologique

Webinar Alert 💬 Next Week Le Scandale Géologique: Is #Africa selling its minerals too cheaply and missing ‘the boom’? 📍How can African economies benefit from #criticalminerals? 📍Governed correctly, will this create jobs and finance green industries? Register: africa-conf.com/scandale-geologique

Governments, African Union Commission, United Nations, TotalEnergies, Mastercard, The World Bank Group, African Wildlife Foundation, are just some of the 300+ organisations already registered for #FTAfricaSummit. See who else has already confirmed and who you could be meeting there. bitly.cx/0z3I

Governments, African Union Commission, United Nations, TotalEnergies, Mastercard, World Bank, African Wildlife Foundation are just some of the 300+ organisations already registered for #FTAfrica Summit. See who else has already confirmed and who you could be meeting there. bitly.cx/0z3I

We’re proud to partner with #EBIIGroup for their forthcoming African Leaders and Partners Forum 2025. De-risking Investment in #Africa's Strategic Sectors: Agriculture, Energy Transition, and #CriticalMinerals Register: ebiigroup.com/alp-summit-2... #ALPSummit2025 Washington D.C.📍

🇰🇪 TOMORROW: '#Kenya's Fight for Prosperity: Jobs, Investment, and Debt Management' 📍Will interest rates come down? 📍How can the gov't balance its priorities with the aspirations of GenZ Kenyans? 📍How can the Treasury cut the deficit without development cuts? Register: africa-conf.com/ke-briefing

Webinar Alert 🌍 Thursday 24 July 🇰🇪 14:00 BST (GMT+1)📍 #Kenya's Fight for Prosperity: Jobs, Investment, and Debt Management in #Africa’s Fastest-Growing Region Join as we discuss Kenya's trajectory and position on #EastAfrica's economic stage. Register and tune in: africa-conf.com/ke-briefing

This Thursday 🇰🇪 2PM #Kenya's Fight for Prosperity: Jobs, Investment, and Debt Management in #Africa’s Fastest-Growing Region 📍How can the gov't balance priorities with the aspirations of Kenyans? 📍How can the Treasury cut the deficit without development cuts? Register: africa-conf.com/ke-briefing

Webinar Alert 🇰🇪 Thurs 24 July @14:00 BST📍 #Kenya's Fight for Prosperity: Jobs, Investment, and Debt Management in #Africa’s Fastest-Growing Region Join as we discuss Kenya's economic trajectory in the run-up to the 2027 elections. Register here: africa-conf.com/ke-briefing @raziaecon.bsky.social

📣 We’re proud to partner with #TheAfricaDebate2025 – the UK’s leading platform for dialogue on #Africa’s economic future. 700+ senior leaders from 50+ countries convene for strategic conversations, high-impact networking and fresh industrial growth insights. theafricadebate.com/london #InvestAfrica

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Online Subscriber Briefing 🌍 Today @ 14:00 GMT 📍 #Africa in 2025: What prospects for Africa's economies in a turbulent 2025? Register and tune in: africa-conf.com/briefing-2025

Webinar Briefing 🌍 Tomorrow! 17 Dec 14:00 GMT 📍 Will reform of the #UN, #IMF and #WorldBank work for #Africa in the new geopolitics? Tune in for a dynamic discussion on reimagining Africa's position in the international system. Register 👉 africa-conf.com/africa-reform

Webinar Briefing 🌍 Next Week! 17 Dec 14:00 GMT 📌 Will reform of the #UN, #IMF and #WorldBank work for #Africa in the new geopolitics? Tune into a dynamic discussion on reimagining Africa's position in the international system with seasoned academic speakers. 👉 africa-conf.com/africa-reform

Webinar Alert 🌍 Tues 17 Dec 14:00 GMT 📌 Will reform of the #UN, #IMF and #WorldBank work for #Africa in the new geopolitics? Tune into a dynamic discussion on reimagining Africa's position in the international system, with guests: Dr. Nick Westcott, Prof. Funmi Olonisakin and Prof. Carlos Lopes

#SouthAfrica: A year on from its foundation, #Zuma’s MK party continues to edge out its populist rival, Julius #Malema’s EFF, which accuses MK of poaching critical figures like Floyd #Shivambu and attempting to destabilise it. https://africa-conf.com/zuma-fall-and-rise

#Somaliland’s incoming President Irro has confirmed a commitment to the MoU with #AddisAbaba over a deal for naval access for recognition of territorial sovereignty. https://africa-conf.com/hargeisa-pressures

#PopeFrancis’s plan to beatify #Belgium’s late King Baudouin, who was allegedly involved in the assassination of the country’s first elected Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, risks re-opening the wounds of #CongoK’s brutal colonial past. https://africa-conf.com/sainthood-price