Alamein Africa Forum to Shape Continent’s Growth Agenda

The inaugural Alamein Africa Forum is poised to become the continent’s premier gathering where political leadership meets entrepreneurial innovation. Established by mandate of the African Union, this biennial event will bring together Heads of State, official delegations, and leading business figures from across Africa.

High-Level Participation Expected

The forum boasts impressive attendance confirmations including: Presidents of Algeria, Angola, Burundi, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Libya, Senegal, Somalia, and South Africa; President Al Sisi of Egypt (host); and prominent CEOs like Ralph Mupita (MTN), Idrissa Nassa (Coris Bank), Mohamed El Ketani (Attijariwafa Bank), Hichem Eloumi (Groupe Shakira), Wale Tinubu (Oando) among others. Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote is also expected to attend.

The organizers aim to establish a Business Advisory Council during the forum - a body that will help advance private sector priorities and investment across the continent.

Strategic Alignment for Agenda 2063

The Alamein Africa Forum represents a unique opportunity to align policy with investment, mobilize partnerships, and strengthen financing pathways for Africa’s development. The event is co-organized by the Egyptian government, Afreximbank, African Union, and AUDA-NEPAD - an unprecedented alliance of public and private sector leadership.

“This forum will serve as a pan-African platform connecting businesses with decision-makers at the highest level,” said Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. “It reflects our commitment to advancing continental economic cooperation through high-level events like this series in early October.”

Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of Afreximbank added that the forum will promote intra-African trade, investment, and connect businesses with priority projects across the continent.

The Alamein Africa Forum underscores the importance of integrating the private sector into Agenda 2063 - the AU’s strategic vision for transforming Africa over the next 50 years.