Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated the El-Alamein-Africa Business Forum in New El-Alamein City, Egypt, on October 3, 2026. The forum brings together African leaders, business executives, and economic institution representatives to foster strategic partnerships and seize investment opportunities across Africa and global markets. El-Sisi also chaired a meeting of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) founding states, alongside Angolan President João Lourenço.
The forum features high-level sessions, sector-specific discussions, and closed-door meetings, focusing on infrastructure, energy, digital transformation, manufacturing, and intra-African trade. Sessions will highlight Egypt's role as a regional hub and gateway to African markets. Organized meetings between businesses (B2B) and between companies and governments (B2G) aim to secure deals and build long-term partnerships. The event runs from October 2 to 4, 2026.
El-Sisi will also participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordinating Meeting, scheduled for October 4, 2026, in New El-Alamein City. He will deliver the opening and closing speeches, emphasizing Egypt's commitment to African cooperation and development. The president will hold bilateral and multilateral meetings with African leaders to enhance cooperation and drive continental growth.
The forum has drawn a significant list of participants, including Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, among others. Heads of state and government, business leaders, and representatives from African and international economic institutions are in attendance. The event aims to expand dialogue on development priorities, economic integration, trade, and investment in Africa.
Key participants include African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Yusuf, AUDA-NEPAD CEO Nardos Bekele-Thomas, and African Export-Import Bank President George Elumba. Egyptian Central Bank Governor Hassan Abdallah and other financial leaders are also present. Notable business figures, such as Nigerian entrepreneur Aliko Dangote, will attend, alongside leaders from major economic institutions and companies.
The El-Alamein-Africa Business Forum has set strategic objectives, including aligning policy and investment priorities, mobilizing partnerships, and promoting intra-African trade. The event will address critical areas, such as infrastructure, energy, digitalization, and healthcare, seeking to transition from discussing challenges to exploring financing and implementation mechanisms.
The forum's outcomes are expected to contribute to Africa's economic growth and integration, with a focus on sustainable development and accountability. By bringing together influential stakeholders, the event aims to drive tangible progress and cooperation across the continent.
Key points
- The El-Alamein-Africa Business Forum seeks to boost African business partnerships and investments.
- The event features high-level sessions and discussions on infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation.
- The forum aims to promote intra-African trade and economic integration.
