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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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    • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) provides a €100 million, five-year facility to Mota-Engil Africa, funding equipment and site infrastructure for three new gold-mining contracts in Côte d’Ivoire and Mali
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Backs Mota-Engil Africa with EUR 100M Facility to Boost Gold Mining in West Africa

The new mining contracts represent a significant boost for the mining industries in both Côte d’Ivoire and Mali, countries with substantial untapped mineral potential

Africa Finance Corporation (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that it has provided a EUR 100 million, 5year term facility to Mota-Engil Africa (MEA), the regional arm of the global construction giant, Mota -Engil Group. The funding will support the acquisition of equipment, inventories, and site infrastructure…

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    • AFC announced its strongest financial performance to date, with total revenue for the year ended 31 December 2024 surpassing US$ 1 billion for the first time in the Corporation’s history
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Africa Finance Corporation Tops US$1 Billion Revenue for First Time as Landmark Projects Unlock Growth Across the Continent

AFC’s earnings growth was driven by improved asset yields, prudent cost-of-funds management and sustained traction in advisory mandates

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced its strongest financial performance to date, with total revenue for the year ended 31 December 2024 surpassing US$ 1 billion for the first time in the Corporation’s history. This record performance marks a significant milestone in AFC’s…

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    • Delegates gather at the 5th AFC Country & Stakeholder Symposium, themed “Making Africa’s Institutional Savings Work Better for the Continent,” to explore solutions for mobilising domestic capital for sustainable development
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Leaders from Angola, Ethiopia, Egypt & South Africa to lead discussions at Africa Finance Corporation's (AFC) 5th Country & Stakeholder Symposium

The Symposium will showcase AFC’s innovative capital mobilization strategies and financial structuring expertise, with a focus on developing new financial products and asset allocation models that attract and retain institutional investors

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricAFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, is convening the 5th edition of its Country & Stakeholder Symposium (CSS) tomorrow, April 8, 2025, from 12:30 to 14:00 WAT.  This year’s theme, “Making Africa’s Institutional Savings Work Better for the Continent,” will spotlight the urgent need to…

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    • The European Investment Bank (EIB) invests $52.48M in Africa Finance Corporation’s $750M Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), managed by its asset management arm, AFC Capital Partners, to drive sustainable infrastructure in Africa (1)
    • The European Investment Bank (EIB) invests $52.48M in Africa Finance Corporation’s $750M Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), managed by its asset management arm, AFC Capital Partners, to drive sustainable infrastructure in Africa (2)
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European Investment Bank (EIB) backs Africa Finance Corporation $750 Million Climate Resilient Infrastructure Fund

This landmark initiative will accelerate climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to join Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) in financing a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). This landmark initiative will accelerate climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa. As part of this commitment, the EIB today confirmed it will invest $52.48 million…

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    • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), successfully closes 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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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Raises US$400 million in Shariah-compliant Commodity Murabaha facility to fund African Infrastructure

AFC has consistently broadened its funding portfolio with innovative transactions that open new capital markets to attract global investors to African infrastructure

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), 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. This milestone reflects AFC’s commitment to diversifying funding sources while expanding access to…

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    • AFC successfully prices its debut US$500M perpetual hybrid bond, advancing transformative infrastructure across Africa
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Successfully Priced its inaugural Hybrid Bond Raising US$500 million for Transformative Infrastructure Projects

Priced at a coupon of 7.50% with no fixed maturity, AFC’s maiden perpetual bond attracted robust demand, peaking at US$1.1 billion in orders, and closed with 1.5 times oversubscription

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), 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. Priced at a coupon…

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    • African Development Bank (AfDB) approves 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
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African Development Bank to make $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation to catalyse climate action

The investment is projected to contribute to the creation of over 1,600 full-time equivalent jobs by 2031, while also fostering regional integration, and generating clean, reliable energy

The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) for the rollout of innovative "green shares” aimed at mobilising resources for climate action projects across Africa. The innovative financial instruments are expected to unlock significant funding for high-impact projects,…

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    • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) receives top honours as Financial Adviser of the Year at the 2024 IJInvestor Awards in London (1)
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) receives top honours as Financial Adviser of the Year at the 2024 IJInvestor Awards

Every year, the IJInvestor Awards celebrates the best fundraising, deployment, and mergers and acquisitions activities within the energy and infrastructure sectors

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has received top honours as Financial Adviser of the Year at the 2024 IJInvestor Awards. Held last night at a gala dinner in London, the Corporation received this prestigious award for providing unique financial advisory services to partners on…

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    • AFC secures $300M India-focused loan, expanding global partnerships and driving African infrastructure development
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Secures US$300 Million Loan, Expanding Investor Base with Indian Lenders

This landmark transaction, commemorated in Dubai, underscores AFC's robust standing as an investment-grade rated development financial institution with a unique ability to attract diverse global investors

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully closed a US$300 million India-focused syndicated loan, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing strategy to diversify its international investor base. The transaction introduced a new group of lenders from India, further expanding AFC’s global partnerships. This…

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    • AFC and JOI partner to boost Japan-Africa ties, driving transformative projects and Africa’s energy transition (1)
    • AFC and JOI partner to boost Japan-Africa ties, driving transformative projects and Africa’s energy transition (2)
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Japanese Investment in Africa Finds New Support through Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI) Partnership

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with JOI sets out to drive transformative projects that will accelerate Africa’s energy transition and enhance economic sustainability

With a mission to scale investment in Africa, a new collaboration between Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI), established by the initiative of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), is set to embark on a series…