On July 13, 2025, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea will host the high-profile Malabo Leaders’ Breakfast, a strategic event set to reshape Africa’s regional integration and mobility agenda. Organized under the patronage of H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, and in partnership with the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), Invest Equatorial Guinea, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the gathering aims to deliver tangible solutions to Africa’s persistent challenges around free movement and trade.
This timely event will precede the 7th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting and draw together Heads of State, AU Commissioners, leaders of Regional Economic Communities (RECs), financial institutions, and key players from sectors such as aviation, construction, fintech, banking, logistics, and telecommunications. With the central theme “Financing and Facilitating the Movement of People, Goods, and Services Across Africa,” the breakfast will focus on breaking down regulatory and infrastructural barriers that hinder intra-African mobility and commerce. A highlight of the event is the launch of the Integrated Infrastructure Growth Fund for Africa, a visionary $1-a-day crowdfunding model initiated by H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025. The initiative seeks to mobilize over $20 billion annually through the contributions of 50 million African citizens to fund critical infrastructure projects, including roads, airports, digital networks, and bridges.
The Malabo gathering will promote action on four key fronts: positioning Equatorial Guinea as a regional investment hub, removing visa restrictions, operationalizing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), and championing innovative crowdfunding models for infrastructure development. For Equatorial Guinea, this event is a strategic moment to showcase its commitment to economic diversification and sustainable development. With its modern infrastructure, skilled workforce, and central geographic location, the country is positioning itself as a leading investment and trade hub in the region.
According to Invest Equatorial Guinea, “Hosting this summit reflects our commitment to continental integration. We offer investors unparalleled infrastructure, stability, and market access, demonstrating that Africa’s single market can work for everyone.” The Malabo Leaders’ Breakfast will be held at the Sipopo International Conference Center at 7:00 a.m. GMT+1 and is expected to set the tone for a new era of African unity, connectivity, and prosperity through actionable and inclusive strategies.
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