JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 5, 2026/ —
Africa24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com/) invites viewers to relive, in full replay on Africa24 and Africa24 English, the official historic ceremony marking the Republic of South Africa’s accession to the Establishment Agreement of Afreximbank (African Export-Import Bank), the continent’s leading multilateral financial institution.
The complete ceremony replay is available here (https://apo-opa.co/4kiFsR7)
With this landmark signature, Africa’s largest economy becomes the 54th member state of the Bank, cementing a major strategic partnership and ushering in a new era of pan-African financial and trade cooperation. This accession reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Africa’s economic sovereignty and accelerating continental integration.
Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, described the accession as a “decisive step toward uniting around the continent’s economic interests.”
South African President H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa stated: “South Africa’s accession to Afreximbank confirms our commitment to advancing African industrial development and deepening trade, investment, and development across the continent.”
Afreximbank Announces USD 8 Billion Country Programme
To operationalize this partnership immediately, Afreximbank will deploy an USD 8 billion Country Programme in South Africa aimed at:
- Stimulating industrial development
- Strengthening regional supply chains
- Expanding intra-African trade
- Increasing continental investment flows
Aligned with South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030, the programme targets strategic sectors including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, energy, and mining.
Watch the Ceremony Replay
Africa24 and Africa24 English invite audiences to watch the full official ceremony and key addresses in replay across all platforms:
- AFRICA24 TV (French – Channel 249 on Canal+ Africa)
- AFRICA24 English (Channel 254 on Canal+ Africa)
- myAfrica24, the continent’s leading HD streaming platform
- https://Africa24TV.com/
Through this special broadcast, Africa24 Group reaffirms its commitment to covering Africa’s major milestones in economic integration and transformation.
Africa24 Group – Together, transforming Africa.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of AFRICA24 Group.
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