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The Rise of Credit Guarantee Finance.
Infrastructure Finance
African Developer and Operator of Integrated Industrial Zones Secures $443m for Expansion.
Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a prominent African developer and operator of integrated industrial zones, has successfully secured an investment totalling $443 million. The funding comprises $300 million from the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), under the management of Afreximbank, and an additional $143 million from Africa
Briefings
This Week in Africa-The $90 Billion Power Move
Plus Public Investment Corp (PIC) debt investment, Coca Cola's $1billion investment in Nigeria, Helios lead $100m investment in API infrastructure fintech 1- Energy World Bank Unveils Ambitious $90 Billion Plan to Electrify Africa The World Bank has announced a $90 billion investment in Africa's electricity sector
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Africa Private Credit: The Next Frontier
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LPs Indicate Strong Appetite for Impact Investing in Africa
Private Credit
Nigeria's FCMB's Asset Management Launches $63 Million Private Credit Fund.
FCMB Asset Management, the asset management subsidiary of FCMB, plans to launch a $63 million private credit fund targeting mid-sized Nigerian companies. Why it's important: In Nigeria, many mid-sized growth companies have well-structured operational models and clear paths to profitability. However, these companies struggle to access funds for
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Investment in Africa's Energy Transition Gains Momentum
Infrastructure Finance
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) Completes First Close of 4th Fund At $230 million.
Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers, an infrastructure private equity firm with $2.8 billion in assets under management (AUM), has successfully completed the initial closing of its African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4) at $230 million, with a target size of $500 million. Some Context : The fund, which has a 13-year
Economics
Ethiopia Floats Currency In Economic Reform.
Ethiopia has implemented the flotation of its birr currency in the open market as a measure to stabilise the currency and address the increasing demand for foreign currency needed for exports and economic initiatives. Why is this important: The Ethiopian government has recently implemented significant measures aimed at enhancing its
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Power Play: Private Capital and The Business of African Sports.
Markets
Cameroon Issues $500million Bonds in Private Placement.
Cameroon has recently made its debut in the international credit markets through the issuance of $500 million in bonds. Despite the heightened interest rates, these bonds have garnered significant demand from various African nations namely Kenya, Ivory Coast, Senegal since the outset of 2024, thereby bolstering fiscal capabilities and enabling