Alamein-Africa Forum opens in Egypt to drive continental trade

Alamein-Africa Forum African economic integration intra-African trade African Union private sector development

The inaugural Alamein-Africa Forum opened in New Alamein, Egypt, bringing together approximately 1,500 officials, business leaders, and investors from across the continent. Organized by the Egyptian government, the African Union Commission, AUDA-NEPAD, and Afreximbank, the biennial event aims to foster economic integration, expand intra-African trade, and mobilize efforts for the Africa Agenda 2063.

During the forum, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasized that economic development requires political stability and respect for national sovereignty. He noted that while the African private sector contributes over 70% of the continent's GDP, approximately 85% of its transactions are conducted with entities outside of Africa. The forum includes high-level conferences focusing on economy, development, and continental integration, addressing critical issues such as food security, energy, infrastructure, and digital transformation.

Parallel to the forum, the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting was held to coordinate continental integration and evaluate progress on key projects. On the sidelines, discussions included potential investments in Somalia and interest from Nigeria’s Dangote Group in Egypt’s energy and chemical sectors.

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AUDA-NEPAD · Abdel Fattah el-Sisi · Afreximbank · African Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) · African Export-Import Bank · African Union · African Union Development Agency · African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) · Alamein-Africa Business Forum · Alamein-Africa Forum · Aliko Dangote · El Alamein

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[● 2 SOURCES] The eighth mid-year African Union Coordinating Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 4. alkuwaitnews.net
[● 6 SOURCES] The Alamein-Africa Forum is scheduled to be held every two years in New Alamein. alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news · www.alborsaanews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Approximately 1,500 officials, business leaders, and investors are participating in the forum. alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news · www.alborsaanews.com · axadletimes.com · time.news · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] President El-Sisi is presiding over the summit of the founding countries of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). alkuwaitnews.net · www.alborsaanews.com · alsaudi.news · aqarlight.com · www.anbaaalyoumeg.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The African private sector contributes more than 70% of the continent's GDP. www.alborsaanews.com · www.dailynewsegypt.com · www.antaranews.com · www.ebina-infos.com · egyptianstreets.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The Alamein-Africa Forum serves as a strategic platform to mobilize efforts for the Africa Agenda 2063. www.alborsaanews.com · www.anbaaalyoumeg.com · www.dailynewsegypt.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The forum consists of three high-level conferences focusing on economy, development, and continental integration. alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news
[● 3 SOURCES] The African private sector is the primary driver of the continent's economies. www.alborsaanews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The African private sector is the most important and largest driver of the continent's economies. www.alborsaanews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The forum is organized by the Egyptian government, the African Union Commission, AUDA-NEPAD, and Afreximbank. www.anbaaalyoumeg.com · www.alborsaanews.com · alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news · egyptianstreets.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The forum includes three high-level conferences focusing on economy, development, and continental integration. alkuwaitnews.net · alsaudi.news
[● 4 SOURCES] Economic development cannot be built in unstable countries. www.alborsaanews.com · www.antaranews.com