Africa’s top finance leaders to convene in Casablanca for AFIS 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2 - Casablanca is set to become the hub of African finance this November when more than 1,200 public and private sector leaders gather Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Casablanca will host the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS 2025) from November 3–4, bringing together over 1,200 public and private sector leaders to discuss strengthening Africa’s financial sovereignty and accelerating inclusive growth.
- The summit aims to address pressing issues such as mobilising institutional capital, expanding pension funds, financing large-scale infrastructure projects, and accelerating digital transformation.
- Key figures expected include Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah, IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop, and Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri.
- Organisers say the event will provide a strategic platform to chart a roadmap to reduce dependence on external capital and harness local resources for sustainable development, with President of AFIS Amir Ben Yahmed stating, “Financial sovereignty must become the cornerstone of growth and inclusion on our continent.”
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Several high-profile summits are being held across Africa to address continental issues. In Kenya, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will open the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens. At this expo, Kenya is rallying Africa to develop a resilient tourism sector through innovation and investment. Also in Nairobi, the Africa Climate Investment Summit (ACIS) will take place from October 28 to 30, 2025, allowing innovators to seek partnership deals and funding. Meanwhile, Casablanca is set to host the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS 2025) from November 3–4. This summit will bring together over 1,200 public and private sector leaders to discuss strengthening Africa’s financial sovereignty.
