African leaders are set to convene in Luanda, Angola, from October 28-31 for a summit addressing the continent's substantial infrastructure funding shortfall. The event, hosted by Angola in partnership with the AUDA-NEPAD and the AUC, aims to secure solutions for the $100 billion annual infrastructure funding gap.

• Africa requires between $130-$170 billion annually for infrastructure, but only secures about $80 billion.
• Angolan President João Lourenço, current African Union chair, will showcase the $6 billion Lobito Corridor as a successful model.
• Discussions will focus on mobilizing $1.3 trillion by 2040 for a single electricity market, leveraging Africa's $70 billion in pension and sovereign wealth funds, and financing climate-resilient infrastructure.