Prominent African and U.S. leaders will convene at the Africa House Forum during the World Bank Group’s spring meeting in Washington, D.C. Africa House, the action platform for Africa, in collaboration with the African Union (AU) Mission to the United States, is pleased to announce a morning forum titled **“A Year of African Opportunities: Accelerating Africa’s Recovery & Development.”** The event will take place on April 12, coinciding with the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings.
The forum will bring together distinguished leaders, experts, and influencers from across the African continent and the United States to discuss the region’s most urgent issues and opportunities. The speaker lineup includes H.E. Hilda Suka‑Mafudze, AU Ambassador to the United States; Dr. Hippolyte Fofack, Chief Economist and Director of Research and International Cooperation at the African Export‑Import Bank; H.E. Albert M. Muchanga, Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, African Union; and Prof. Landry Signé, Executive Chairman of Africa House, Executive Director of the Thunderbird School of Global Management in D.C., Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Co‑Chair of the World Economic Forum Regional Action Group on Africa. Additional speakers will feature economic and finance ministers, central‑bank governors, and members of the U.S. government.
The discussion will focus on two central themes: **U.S.–Africa Relations** and **Economic Development and Trade**. The timing is especially relevant following Vice President Harris’s recent Africa visit and the U.S.–Africa Summit, both of which highlighted the growing importance of the U.S.–Africa partnership. This forum offers a unique opportunity to deepen dialogue on Africa’s challenges and prospects, explore ways to strengthen U.S.–Africa relations, and promote economic growth and trade between the regions.
“We are excited to participate in this important forum and discuss ways to promote economic growth and trade between the United States and Africa. This is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and insights on how to accelerate Africa’s recovery and development, and showcase the continent’s opportunities and potential,” said H.E. Hilda Suka‑Mafudze, AU Ambassador to the United States.
“We are thrilled to host this high‑level forum in collaboration with the African Union during the World Bank Group Spring Meetings,” added Nima Elmi, CEO of Africa House. “Our objective is to assemble the best and brightest minds to expedite Africa’s recovery and development, and to highlight the continent’s opportunities and potential.”
“This forum offers an unparalleled opportunity for distinguished attendees to exchange ideas and insights on accelerating Africa’s growth and development,” stated Prof. Landry Signé, Co‑Founder and Executive Chairman of Africa House. “We anticipate a dynamic and engaging discussion that will help shape the continent’s future.”
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**About Africa House**
Africa House (Davos) is a platform that spearheads Africa’s rise by connecting the continent’s top entrepreneurs, initiatives, and opportunities with leaders across industry and government. Powered by The Giving Back Fund as a nonprofit project, Africa House is supported by a team of experts whose combined experience exceeds 100 years in African development and leading initiatives.
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