Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, had the honour of closing the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in recognition of its pivotal role in mobilising global capital for Africa’s economic transformation.

The LSE accolade follows two landmark international capital markets transactions: an oversubscribed US$500 million senior unsecured 5-year Eurobond issued in October 2024, marking AFC’s first listing on the LSE, and its inaugural US$500 million perpetual hybrid bond issued in January 2025. These recent transactions underscore strong investor confidence in AFC’s robust credit profile and high-impact investments in Africa’s core infrastructure sectors.

As part of the event, the LSE hosted a roundtable discussion with AFC and in partnership with Africa Practice—a strategic consulting firm advising investors and development partners – convening leading investors, banks, and credit rating agencies on the topic of “Unpacking the Africa Risk Premium: Costs, Causes, and Mitigation Strategies,” examining how risk perceptions influence capital costs for African borrowers and exploring solutions to correct global market mispricing.

Following the discussions, AFC’s delegation, alongside key partners, participated in the ceremonial Market Close, culminating in the presentation of a commemorative glass tablet and the signing of the LSE’s Welcome Book, symbolising AFC’s deepening engagement with global capital markets.

Seventeen years on, AFC has developed a track record as the partner of choice in Africa for investing and delivering on instrumental, high-quality infrastructure assets that provide essential services in the core infrastructure sectors of power, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications. AFC has 45 member countries and has invested over US$15 billion in 36 African countries since its inception.

Source: AFRICAFC