London, United Kingdom – July 2025 | In a powerful affirmation of Africa’s rising global stature, the 2025 Africa Summit, hosted by African Leadership Magazine (ALM), convened at the historic House of Commons in London. The summit brought together a distinguished assembly of policymakers, investors, Governors, ministers, and visionaries from across Africa and the United Kingdom.
Held under the theme “Reimagining Africa’s Future: Purpose-Driven Leadership and Strategic Partnerships”, the event explored pathways to economic revitalisation, sustainable infrastructure, public sector innovation, and stronger UK-Africa relations. It reaffirmed ALM’s mission to spotlight African excellence and drive global engagement from an authentically African perspective.
The summit featured keynote addresses from British lawmakers, African ministers, and business leaders. Panel discussions tackled themes such as climate-smart finance, digital governance, and inclusive development—signalling Africa’s renewed push toward transformation in the 21st century.
“Africa’s time is now,” declared Dr. Ken Giami, Publisher of African Leadership Magazine. “This summit is more than an event—it is a platform that honours our trailblazers, energises transformative partnerships, and positions Africa as a vanguard of global growth.”
African Business Leadership Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence
The summit’s pinnacle was the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2025, recognising over 30 outstanding individuals and institutions for leadership, innovation, and social impact. The honourees span finance, governance, enterprise, and sustainability—reflecting the dynamism reshaping Africa.
Key Awardees Included:
- H.E. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, Egypt – African Finance Minister of the Year
- Dr. Mohamed Lemine Ould Dhehby, Governor, Central Bank of Mauritania – Central Bank Governor of the Year
- Dr. Armstrong Takang, CEO, MOFI (Nigeria) – African CEO of the Year
- KCB Bank PLC, Kenya – African Bank of the Year
- H.E. Pastor Umo Eno, Governor, Akwa Ibom State – Governor of the Year – Infrastructure Development
- Hormuud Salaam Foundation, Somalia – Africa Social Impact Leadership Award
- Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, AfDB – Distinguished Leadership Award
- Tatenda Vimbe, Founder, TATSAND Mining Services, Botswana – Special Commendation in Business Leadership
- Dr. Aklilu Wubet, CEO, Wegagen Bank – African Banking Leadership Award
Notable Female Honourees:
- Nona Chili, CEO, Makwande Energy, South Africa – African Female Business Leader of the Year (Co-Winner)
- Mrs. Maureen Mba, former Director, Afreximbank – African Leadership Excellence Award
The summit drew an influential mix of voices:
- Members of the UK Parliament, reaffirming strategic ties between the UK and Africa
- Governors: H.E. Peter Mbah (Enugu State) and H.E. Agbu Kefas (Taraba State), Nigeria
- Business Icons: Zemedeneh Negatu (CBE Capital), Dr. Akintoye Akindele (Platform Capital)
- Academics: Prof. Paul Mapfumo (University of Zimbabwe), Prof. Adewale Obadare (Digital Encode)
Their participation reinforced the summit’s commitment to collaboration across politics, finance, technology, and academia.
In its sessions on intra-African trade, public-private partnerships, and digital transformation, the 2025 Africa Summit catalysed forward-looking discourse. Applause echoed through the Commons chamber as leaders reiterated a shared vision: to shape Africa’s structural transformation through unity, innovation, and purpose.
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An award-winning journalist, global communications strategist, and a leading voice in Pan-African media.
