AFRICA UNVEILS INFRASTRUCTUER FINANCING FACILITY

African leaders have launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF) to tap into the continent’s $2.5 trillion domestic capital pool for major cross-border projects. The initiative, led by AUDA-NEPAD and the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions, aims to bridge the gap between political approvals and financial execution.

Strengthening Financial Architecture

Leaders argue that Africa’s challenge is not a shortage of capital but fragmented systems that misprice risk. The launch also saw Cameroon ratify the protocol establishing the African Monetary Fund, signalling momentum toward deeper continental financial integration.