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Unstoppable Africa

21-22 Sept, 2025

New York Marriott Marquis Hotel | NYC

 

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About Global Africa Business Initiative

Africa has staked its position as the cornerstone of the world’s future. The continent is now positioned to be the most important driver of global business with a $3 trillion market opportunity. 
The Global Africa Business Initiative puts the private sector at the center of the discussions and the solutions. GABI is a platform that places Africa in its rightful place in the global economy and positions the continent as the premier destination for business, trade and investment.

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Unstoppable Africa
21-22 Sept, 2025
Marriott Marquis Hotel,
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Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. 


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Unstoppable Africa 2024: The Executive Summary Report

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Digital Transformation – The Key to Africa’s Inclusive Economic Growth and Prosperity

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Unstoppable Africa 2025 Speakers

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António Guterres
António Guterres

UN Secretary General

AUC Chair
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Chairperson of the African Union Commission

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Amina J. Mohammed
Amina J. Mohammed

Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations

Dr. James Mwangi
Dr. James Mwangi

Group Managing Director & CEO, Equity Group Holdings 

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Claver Gatete
Claver Gatete

Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

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Damilola Ogunbiyi
Damilola Ogunbiyi

CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy

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Phuti Dabengwa
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa

Naspers South Africa CEO - Naspers

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Samaila Zubairu
Samaila Zubairu

President & Chief Executive Officer, African Finance Corporation

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