Sunday July 13, 2025

Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

The Malabo Leadership Breakfast Meeting

Theme:Financing And Facilitating The Movement Of People, Goods And Services Across Africa

About

On Sunday, July 13 2025, Malabo will host a high-level gathering of Heads of State, AU Commissioners, Ministers, CEOs, and top business leaders at the Malabo Leadership Breakfast Meeting — a catalytic event on the sidelines of the African Union’s 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. Convened by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), in partnership with the Government of Equatorial Guinea and the AfCFTA Secretariat, the event will spotlight urgent policy reforms and financing strategies to advance the free movement of people, goods, and services across Africa.

With the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), visa liberalisation, and cross-border transport infrastructure at the heart of the agenda, this is where Africa’s decision-makers come to shape the future of continental integration.

Our Focus

Why This Event Matters

Every year, the African Union holds its Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. This closed-door summit convenes the leadership of the African Union, Heads of State, and the heads of Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs). These high-level deliberations are pivotal to the continent’s future, yet they remain largely inaccessible to the private sector and other key stakeholders.

The Malabo Leadership Breakfast Meeting, organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) in collaboration with the Government of Equatorial Guinea and the AfCFTA Secretariat, is strategically positioned to offer a rare and exclusive platform where Africa’s foremost business, institutional and thought leaders engage directly with the policymakers shaping the continent’s integration agenda.

From launching bold proposals like the $1-a-day Integrated Africa Infrastructure Growth Fund to positioning Equatorial Guinea as a dynamic commercial hub, the Malabo Leadership Breakfast Meeting is where ideas gain traction and alliances are born. Expect high-impact dialogue, strategic networking, and tangible outcomes that will help shape Africa’s trade corridors, aviation future, and unified market.

Our Partners

Invited Speakers

H.E. John Dramani Mahama

President, Republic of Ghana

H.E. Teodoro O. N. Mbasogo

President, Republic of Equatorial Guinea

H.E. João Lourenço

President, Republic of Angola

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Chairperson, African Union Commission

H.E. Wamkele Mene

Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

Chairperson, Africa Prosperity Network Advisory Council

Dr Akinwumi Adesina

President, African Development Bank Group

Dr Sidi Ould TAH

President-Elect, African Development Bank Group

H.E. Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua

Prime Minister, Republic of Equatorial Guinea

H.E. Abdullah Almusaibeeh

President, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)

Nardos Bekele-Thomas

CEO, African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD)

Mesfin Tasew Bekele

Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines

Event Highlights

Unmissable Moments At MLBM 2025

Keynote Addresses

Hear from the leaders driving Africa’s transformation. The bold ideas shaping the future of trade and connectivity.

Expert Panels

In-depth discussions with industry experts on funding, infrastructure, and policy innovation in Africa.

Networking

Connect with changemakers, policy leaders, business executives, and partners shaping Africa’s single market.

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