The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that its 33rd Annual Meetings will take place at El Alamein in Egypt, from June 21-24, 2026.
Against the backdrop of deepening geopolitical realignment and conflicts, Afreximbank will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings under the theme Intra-African Trade and Industrialisation: Pathway to Economic Sovereignty, underscoring the growing imperative for African countries to harness internal capacities, strengthen regional value chains, and accelerate industrial transformation as a foundation for sustainable and resilient growth.
The meetings will bring together Heads of State, government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, financial institutions, academia and international partners from across Africa and beyond.
Through a series of strategic dialogues and engagements, Afreximbank aims to identify priority projects and actionable programmes that will advance the transformation of Africa’s trade structure, particularly in an era shaped by protectionism, shifting alliances, and economic self-interest.
The Cairo-based lender, in a statement, said the 2026 meetings would provide a unique platform for delegates to engage with high-level decision-makers, connect with partners across the value chain, gain insights into trade finance and logistics, and access capital and close investment deals. The meetings will also serve as a platform to structure partnerships and advance bankable projects across the continent.
According to Mr George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Afreximbank, the meeting is coming at a time when disruptions are occurring, particularly in the Middle East, setting the need for African institutions to look at solutions that help them.
“With the current global turmoil, marked by policy uncertainty and intensifying geopolitical tensions, Africans must look inwards for solutions relevant to their challenges. We must wean ourselves off trade in commodities, expand investment in processing, build regional value chains, and consume our products to realise the growth and shared prosperity we want,” he said.
Adding his input, Mr Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), affirmed: “As the host country of Afreximbank, Egypt is honoured to welcome distinguished delegates to attend the Bank’s 33rd Annual Meetings. At a time of increasing global uncertainty and shifting economic dynamics, Egypt’s strategic location and economic scale position it as a key driver of regional integration and advancing continental priorities.
“Hosting the AAM2026 in El Alamein reflects Egypt’s continued commitment to supporting African institutions, strengthening intra-African trade, and advancing the continent’s industrialisation and long-term economic transformation.”