The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, has officially announced Tropical General Investments Group as the premier partner for the 2025 edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair, an event analysts have projected to generate over $44bn in trade and investment deals, reinforcing its status as Africa’s premier trade and investment platform.
In a statement on Sunday, the event scheduled to be held in Algiers, Algeria, from September 4 to 10, is organised in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. IATF2025 is expected to host over 2,000 exhibitors, including businesses from across Africa and global markets.
The Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, Kanayo Awani, said, “We would like to thank TGI Group for their participation at IATF2025. TGI’s commitment to local value addition, sustainable manufacturing, and inclusive economic growth aligns perfectly with the mission of the trade fair. Their presence at the event will highlight innovative approaches to business, open doors for strategic partnerships, and attract investments that can accelerate Africa’s industrialisation and economic transformation.”
Additionally, the Vice Chairman of TGI Group, Farouk Gumel, said, “TGI’s ethos is about creating value and enhancing wellbeing across communities. The opportunities within Africa are limitless, and IATF provides a strategic platform to identify and pursue new ideas, partnerships, and resources. We commend Afreximbank’s vision for creating and sustaining the fair and are excited to collaborate as a premier partner for IATF2025.”
According to the statement, IATF2025 is designed to provide not only a showcase for goods and services but also a platform for information exchange, knowledge sharing, and policy discussions. The fair is expected to facilitate trade and investment flows, support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, and address key challenges facing intra-African trade.
Beyond showcasing products, IATF2025 will also host workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions aimed at fostering innovation, capacity building, and investment readiness among African businesses.
Also, the fair’s organisers note that the event offers a critical opportunity for businesses to expand market access, form strategic alliances, and explore export opportunities across the continent and globally.
