Africa Investment Forum 2025 Highlights Reduced Commitments but Stronger Project Readiness

  • Investor commitments reached $15.3 billion across 39 projects, lower than 2024’s $29.5 billion, but with 95% of projects fully bankable.
  • Nearly 2,000 delegates from 80 countries attended, with energy and transport projects making up two-thirds of the pipeline.
  • Major financings included $275 million for Mauritania’s Zouerate–Nouadhibou railway and progress on Ethiopia’s $8.6–$12.5 billion Bishoftu Airport expansion.
  • AfDB launched a new project-tracking dashboard, strengthening implementation and ensuring investor commitments turn into real outcomes.