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Africa’s development partners price landmark $1 billion impact securitisation

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 newbusiness

The African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Commission, Mariner Investment Group, LLC (Mariner), Africa50, and Mizuho International plc today announce the pricing of Room2Run, a $1 billion synthetic securitization corresponding to a portfolio of seasoned pan-African credit risk.

Mauritius joins Africa50

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 newbusiness

The Republic of Mauritius became the 30th shareholder of Africa50, the pan-African investment platform.

Kenyatta calls for accelerated private sector investment in infrastructure

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 newbusiness

President Uhuru Kenyatta has made an urgent call for developing and funding bankable infrastructure projects to drive Africa’s growth agenda.

Africa50 to announce new shareholders in Nairobi meeting

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018 newbusiness

Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure platform, will host its third General Shareholders Meeting (GSM) in Nairobi, Kenya on 19 July at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel.