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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Top policy makers in Africa including lesotho are meeting in the UK to frame how the continent is discussed in the global economic narrative at the annual Financial Times Africa Summit.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cAfrica in a Changing World,\u201d reflects the opportunities and uncertainties shaping the continent\u2019s next phase of growth at a time the world is witnessing a major shift in alliances, constrained capital markets, and rapid technological transformation.<\/p>\n

The first day\u2019s sessions explored Africa\u2019s evolving position within the global landscape, with conversations centering on deepening trade relations, acceleration of energy transition and leveraging technological innovation.<\/p>\n

Policymakers, investors, and business leaders will assess how the continent is reshaping its international partnerships, balancing fossil fuel development with renewable energy investment.<\/p>\n

Standout sessions during the two-day event include South Africa\u2019s G20 and US\u2013Africa relations in Donald Trump\u2019s regime.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, these discussions frame Africa\u2019s evolving role in global governance and its efforts to assert greater influence on international decision-making.\u201d<\/p>\n

The summit opened with welcome remarks from Bernard Mensah, President of International for Bank of America.<\/p>\n

His address set the tone for two days of high-level dialogue by framing the continent\u2019s economic trajectory within broader global financial shifts.<\/p>\n

Now in its twelfth edition, the FT Africa Summit continues to be the continent\u2019s most influential forum for framing how Africa is discussed in the global economic narrative.<\/p>\n

Beyond policy debates, it is a space where investment signals, strategic alliances, and actionable solutions emerge.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s edition carries added weight as Africa navigates inflationary pressures, digital disruption, and climate adaptation simultaneously.<\/p>\n

The summit aims to move beyond rhetoric to define what practical collaboration looks like between governments, investors, and innovators.<\/p>\n

The forum is addressing how the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, International Finance Corporation, and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development are collaborating under the Mission 300 initiative to expand energy access across Africa by leveraging innovative financing mechanisms to attract private investment, drive job creation, enhance local economies, and advance broader sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n

Other themes are AI and Infrastructure, checking on how investments from global players like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon can position Africa as the next frontier for AI-driven growth.<\/p>\n

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