Afreximbank commits $90bn to boost African trade

(African Business Magazine, cc, 15 February 2017) The Pan-African trade finance provider aims to support at least $90bn in trade over the period 2017-21, including $25bn in intra-African trade. By comparison, it has approved $41bn in credit facilities in the 24 years since it was created, including $6.2bn in 2015. The Bank hopes to encourage intra-African trade by supporting the development of continental supply chains and export manufacturing capacity.