African leaders, global investors, and development partners will gather in Luanda from 28-31 October 2025 for the III Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa. Held under the High Patronage of H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola and the African Union Chairperson, the summit aims to turn the theme “Capital, Corridors, Trade: Investing in infrastructure for the AFCFTA and shared prosperity” into concrete action, directly addressing Africa's infrastructure financing needs to fuel continental integration.
The summit brings together Heads of State, Ministers, global investors, heads of multilateral development banks, and private sector leaders to transform Africa's infrastructure ambitions into bankable, investment-ready projects. The event is organized by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), in partnership with the Government of Angola.
In her remarks ahead of the summit, H.E. Lerato Dorothy Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission, set a powerful tone for the proceedings, stating: “The aspirations of our 1.4 billion citizens are high, and the trust placed in us by our leaders demands that we rise to the occasion with renewed vigour, unity, and commitment.” This statement underscores the critical importance of the summit in delivering tangible results that will improve the lives of Africans and drive sustainable economic growth.
The comprehensive programme focuses on strategic sectors vital for Africa’s future, including:
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Transport & Corridors: Financing integrated cross-border railways, modernizing civil aviation under the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), and developing strategic trade corridors like the Lobito Corridor.
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Energy: Accelerating the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) and promoting green power interconnections to ensure a sustainable energy future.
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Digital Transformation: Unlocking capital for broadband, data centers, and digital ID systems to bridge the digital divide.
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Water & Sanitation: Developing innovative financing models for resilient water infrastructure and utilities.
A key feature of the summit is a series of “Project Boardrooms,” where specific, high-priority infrastructure projects from across the continent will be presented to potential investors. These range from the Grand Inga Hydropower Project and the Lobito Corridor Railway to transcontinental ICT cables and regional water initiatives.
The outcomes of the Luanda Finance Summit are expected to significantly advance the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), creating a more connected, competitive, and prosperous Africa.
Further details on participation, side events, and exhibition platforms can be found on: https://lfs.au-pida.org/ .
For Media Inquiries:
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Ms. Zipporah Maubane | African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, Head of Communications and Advocacy Email: ZipporahM@nepad.org . Website: www.nepad.org
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Ms. Bezayit Eyoel | Information Analyst | Department of Infrastructure and Energy| African Union Commission| E-mail: BezayitE@africanunion.org|
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Mr. Gamal Eldin Ahmed A. Karrar | Senior Communication Officer | Information and Communication Directorate (ICD), African Union Commission | E-mail: GamalK@africanunion.org
