African Energy Efficiency Conference
10-11 December 2025
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The African Energy Commission of the African Union and partners, in collaboration with the Regional Centers for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, presents the Inaugural African Energy Efficiency Conference (AEEC). The AEEC will be hosted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia under the auspices of the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on December 10-11, 2025.
Green Transition in Action: Post-Project Pathways for Sustainable Energy in Africa
18 November 2025
Webinar
This webinar aims to showcase the contribution of Green Deal Call projects focusing on diverse green energy needs in African contexts who have collaborated through the Green Deal Projects Support Office (GD-SO) Working Group on Clean Energy. Four of the five projects - REFFECT AFRICA, SophIA, ENERGICA, and SESA are at a very advanced stage of implementation (while SteamBioAfrica has ended back on 31 August 2024). It also aims to discuss – through a panel discussion - how can the achievements they have registered in the last 4 years can be maintained and scaled-up after their conclusion.
OIC Africa - Invest Forum
2-4 December 2025
Bamako, Republic of Mali
Promoting Trade for Sustainable Development in OIC Member States
The Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) is a specialized institution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), established in 1984 and headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco. Its core mission is to strengthen trade cooperation among OIC Member States by promoting integrated, sustainable, and inclusive economic development.
Africa’s rising influence: Advancing agency in foreign policy and global governance
5-6 November 2025
Addis Ababa/Online
Africa is increasingly exerting more influence in global governance. The African Union’s debut at the G20 and the continent’s collective call for UN reforms reflect growing momentum towards increased leadership, representation and impact. Initiatives to advance African-led security frameworks and reform global financial institutions are gaining traction; however, their success also remains conditional on support from key international allies.
Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF2025)
12-14 November 2025
Kigali, Rwanda
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), will host the 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF2025) from 12 – 14 November 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda.
What’s next for Africa’s just energy transitions?
30 September 2025
Online
In this event, panellists will discuss the African views on Just Transition programmes and the way forward for JETPs amidst an increasingly fragmented world order ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
Global Trade 2026
19 March 2026
Hybrid: Chatham House / Online
The 2026 Global Trade Conference examines key developments in global trade policy, exploring how major economies are adapting to a world where economic security often outweighs free trade principles and whether the multilateral system can withstand the pressures of growing fragmentation.
Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2025
26-28 November 2025
Rabat, Morocco
The African Development Bank and the founding partners of the Africa Investment Forum will host the 2025 Market Days in Rabat, Morocco from November 26-28.
Forum Invest in Senegal
7-8 October 2025
Cicad - Dakar, Senegal
In this time of major economic, social, technological and ecological transitions, Senegal strongly reaffirms its ambition to become a pole of stability, trust and shared prosperity on the African continent.
The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2)
8-10 September 2025
Convened by the African Union, and the Ethiopian Government, the Second Africa Climate Summit will provide a platform for policymakers, practitioners, businesses and civil society to advance Africa’s climate agenda and sustainable development priorities.