The inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, held in Egypt from 2 to 4 October 2026, called for greater African investment, stronger domestic industries and deeper regional cooperation. The challenge is turning these commitments into projects that generate jobs, expand trade and reduce dependence on external financing.
Africa’s economic transformation depends not only on the resources it possesses but also on its ability to mobilise capital, build competitive industries and connect markets across national borders. These priorities featured prominently at the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum in New Alamein City, which brought together African political leaders, investors, business executives and financial institutions.
Officially inaugurated by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the 3rd of October, the forum focused on strengthening economic cooperation, expanding the private sector’s role in development and translating continental ambitions into viable investment projects. African Union officials and business leaders stressed that progress would depend on stronger implementation, project preparation and financing rather than declarations alone.
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