African leaders, global investors, and development partners will convene in Luanda, Angola, from October 28–31, 2025, for the third Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa. Hosted under the High Patronage of Angolan President and African Union Chairperson H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, the event aims to transform the theme “Capital, Corridors, Trade: Investing in Infrastructure for the AfCFTA and Shared Prosperity” into tangible outcomes. The summit will focus on addressing Africa’s infrastructure financing gap and advancing continental integration through large-scale, investment-ready projects.
The gathering will unite Heads of State, Ministers, international financiers, multilateral development banks, and private sector leaders to accelerate Africa’s infrastructure transformation. Organized by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), in collaboration with the Government of Angola, the summit seeks to convert Africa’s ambitious infrastructure plans into concrete, bankable projects that can attract long-term investment and sustainable growth.
Ahead of the event, H.E. Lerato Dorothy Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission, emphasized the urgency and responsibility of the summit, highlighting that the aspirations of Africa’s 1.4 billion citizens demand renewed unity and action. Her remarks capture the summit’s commitment to delivering real progress that can enhance livelihoods and strengthen the continent’s economic resilience.
The summit’s agenda targets critical sectors shaping Africa’s future, such as transport, energy, digital transformation, and water. It will focus on developing integrated cross-border transport corridors, advancing green energy networks through the African Single Electricity Market, expanding digital infrastructure to bridge connectivity gaps, and creating innovative financing models for sustainable water and sanitation projects.
A standout feature of the event will be the “Project Boardrooms,” where priority projects—including the Grand Inga Hydropower Project, the Lobito Corridor Railway, transcontinental ICT cables, and regional water systems—will be presented directly to investors. This matchmaking platform is designed to move flagship projects from concept to implementation by securing private and institutional financing.
The outcomes of the Luanda Finance Summit are expected to play a key role in advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA). By fostering stronger regional connectivity and investment partnerships, the summit aims to accelerate Africa’s journey toward a more integrated, competitive, and prosperous future.
