Focusing on issues of relevance to African economies. Our mission is to provide advisory services to both domestic and external stakeholders.
Joined January 2022
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May 18
Speaking on @AJEnglish, our CEO, @DaoudaSembene, highlighted the urgent need to rethink how the international financial system responds to Africa’s realities.
Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=hyC_MFqS…
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May 15
Can Africa scale climate finance without deepening debt pressures? 🌍
During the #AfricaForwardSummit, our CEO @DaoudaSembene joined @cnbcafrica to discuss the future of climate finance, debt sustainability, and investment across the continent.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/rCA_9Jvd4fA
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May 14
Why does Africa continue to face the highest borrowing costs despite strong economic potential and over $4 trillion in domestic savings?
At #AfricaForwardSummit, @DaoudaSembene sat down with Dr. Sidi of @AfDB_Group
🎥 Watch the full discussion here: youtu.be/AYIs0FzTR3o?si=LQDd…
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May 12
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
Highlights from the side event @_Africatalyst convened yesterday in partnership with 4P on the margin of #AfricaForwardSummit
Incase you missed it, watch the stream here: youtube.com/live/Uej2KuaQJIg…
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What does it really take for African countries to achieve #InvestmentGrade status? 🌍📈
🎥 Watch the full video for more insights: youtu.be/8r4KjrVYwIs
@AcetforAfrica @APRMorg @ECA_OFFICIAL @UNDPAfrica @DevReimagined
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What will it take to better align debt sustainability with climate and development priorities in Africa? 🌍
@DaoudaSembene will moderate the session will explore practical African-led solutions for climate resilience and sustainable investment.
Happening in Nairobi Next week!
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Last week in Windhoek 🇳🇦, @_Africatalyst joined partners for a Technical Support Mission on International Credit Ratings.
Discussions highlighted progress, ongoing challenges, and a strong commitment to improving coordination and aligning policy with credible rating outcomes.
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Apr 28
📣 Save the Date!
On the sidelines of #AfricaForwardSummit, @_Africatalyst & 4P will host a high-level event on debt & climate:
📅 11 May
🕦 11:30–12:30
📍 Nairobi
⚠️ Register for the main Summitto attend: af-inspire-connect.com/en/re…
#ClimateFinance #DebtSustainability
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At a closed-door roundtable on Sovereign Debt Distress and Credit Ratings, co-convened by UNU-CPR, @_Africatalyst, and @unfoundation during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, participants discussed how sovereign risk and recovery are assessed within credit rating frameworks.
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Apr 24
Last week, our CEO @DaoudaSembene joined @lesliemaasdorp1 at @devex Capital Summit for an important conversation on Africa’s evolving capital agenda.
Read more via Devex: devex.com/news/africa-s-new-…
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Apr 23
“Recovery does not always lead to recognition at the same pace.” Our new show a gap between economic progress and how quickly credit ratings respond.
🎥 Watch Dr. Daniel Cash on @cnbcafrica: shorturl.at/4f74Q
📄 Read the report: shorturl.at/iVeKS
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Apr 22
Last week, we released a new policy paper examining post-default rating trajectories and recovery dynamics across African economies during a high-level dialogue on sovereign debt distress and Africa’s path to affordable finance organized with partners
shorturl.at/4PutP
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Apr 21
As part of the Africa Credit Ratings Initiative, we are pleased to be in Manila with @UNDPAfrica for an Executive Study Tour , bringing together 20 African policymakers to exchange lessons on sovereign credit ratings.
Looking forward to the insights and shared learning.
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Apr 20
From the sidelines of the @IMFNews / @WorldBankGroup Spring Meetings 2026, we we engaged global partners on Africa’s development
We look forward to building on these conversations and continuing the work to strengthen Africa’s voice and position in global finance.
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Apr 16
Earlier this week, our CEO @DaoudaSembene joined fellow Commissioners for the first meeting of the Future of Development Cooperation Coalition.
The meeting brought together leaders across sectors to advance the future of development cooperation.
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Apr 15
🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
Why do countries still face high borrowing costs after stabilising their economies?
Our latest paper unpacks the disconnect between #economic recovery, #debt resolution, and #creditratings — and why progress doesn’t always translate into cheaper financing.
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Apr 13
Africa’s transformation depends on partnerships that drive investment, trade & growth. Join the AU Mission to the U.S @AfricanUnion_US . & @_Africatalyst for a high-level dialogue on strengthening Africa–U.S. private sector partnerships.
14 April 2026 | 10:30 AM ET | Washington, D.C.
👉 Register: africatalyst.com/event/advan…
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Apr 13
🎤 Meet the Speakers
On the sidelines of the IMF/WBG Spring Meetings, we’re bringing together a distinguished lineup of leaders shaping the future of Africa–U.S. economic partnerships. 🌍
📅 April 14, 2026
📍 Washington, D.C.
Register Now: africatalyst.com/event/advan…
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Apr 10
Glad to see Africa’s priorities taking center stage at the IMF /WBG Spring Meetings.
We proud to be part of the conversations shaping how trade, investment, and partnerships can drive economic transformation across the continent.
Explore our events at: africatalyst.com/events/
As the IMF / World Bank Spring Meetings convene, Africa is not just part of the conversation, it is shaping it.
Across Washington, high-level engagements are bringing Africa’s priorities into focus within global economic discussions.
Explore the Africa-focused events taking place on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings next week.
🗓️April 13–16.
📍Washington, D.C.
#IMFMeetings #WorldBankMeetings #AfricaFocus
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Heading to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 IMF/WBG Spring Meetings 📍
@_Africatalyst joins key conversations on investment, Africa–U.S. partnerships & credit ratings.
Join our side events on 14–16 April.
📅 See our calendar & register: shorturl.at/u6I2e
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