South Africa joins Afreximbank as 54th sovereign member, unlocking $11 billion commitment
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South Africa has become the 54th sovereign member of the African Export-Import Bank Afreximbank Establishment Treaty. This membership provides Afreximbank with broad continental coverage and positions South Africa, which accounts for nearly 19.1% of Africa’s total trade in 2024, at the strategic center of transforming the continent's trade architecture. South Africa's accession is anticipated to impact economies across Southern, East, West, and North Africa. Afreximbank's commitment of $11 billion supports South Africa's National Development Plan 2030 and strengthens the country's dedication to promoting African industrial development.
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