The 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit is underway in Luanda, Angola, from June 22 to 25, 2025, gathering over 1,500 delegates, including African presidents, U.S. officials, and global business leaders.
Organised by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and hosted by the Government of Angola, the summit aims to strengthen trade, investment, and commercial partnerships between the United States and Africa.
Held under the theme “Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for U.S.-Africa Partnership,” the summit is a platform for fostering dialogue on economic growth and sustainable development.
Attendees include heads of state from countries such as Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Madagascar, Mauritania, Namibia, and Sao Tome and Principe, alongside U.S. officials like Ambassador Troy Fitrell and representatives from agencies including the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and the Export-Import Bank.
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The summit’s agenda features high-level sessions on infrastructure, energy, healthcare, agribusiness, fintech, digital innovation, and sustainable finance. These discussions aim to identify new opportunities for U.S. companies in African markets while supporting African nations’ development strategies.
John Olajide, CCA Chairman and CEO of healthcare technology company Axxess, emphasised the significance of the summit in driving impactful business partnerships. “I’m fully invested in this summit because of its proven impact and its potential to drive development across Africa,” he said, encouraging African entrepreneurs, especially Nigerians, to capitalise on the business opportunities it presents.
Olajide noted that participating African leaders will outline their national economic strategies, regulatory frameworks, and policy goals during targeted meetings with U.S. investors and business executives. These discussions are designed to enhance transparency, reduce investment risks, and support public-private collaborations.
Founded in 1993, the CCA has been instrumental in promoting U.S.-Africa trade for over three decades. With the current summit taking place amid evolving global economic conditions, it offers a renewed focus on collaboration and long-term partnership-building between Africa and the United States.
