Afreximbank has signed a hosting agreement with the Government of St Kitts and Nevis for the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026), reinforcing efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between Africa and the Caribbean.
The forum will take place from 29 to 31 July 2026 at the St Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in Basseterre. The agreement underscores a shared commitment to advancing economic cooperation and expanding cross-regional partnerships.
Strengthening Africa–Caribbean economic ties
ACTIF has become a key platform for dialogue and investment between Africa and the Caribbean, bringing together governments, investors, private sector leaders and development institutions. The 2026 edition is expected to focus on identifying priority projects and accelerating implementation of existing cooperation frameworks.
The event will also serve as a forum for discussing trade development, regional integration and investment opportunities across sectors, including infrastructure, tourism and finance.
Focus on investment mobilisation and partnerships
George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Afreximbank: “At the fifth edition of ACTIF, we will once again reunite with our fellow Africans across the Atlantic to reflect on our shared development challenges and to recommit to the implementation of strategic programmes that will advance our collective aspiration for self-determination and self-reliance. Through ACTIF2026, we will identify priority projects and programmes and dedicate ourselves to effective execution. This will be the pathway to our shared economic development.”
Terrance Drew: “We are honoured to host the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum. This agreement signals our strong commitment to strengthening economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean. We are not just a beautiful destination; we are a gateway for investment, a hub for enterprise, and a proud partner in the Renaissance of Africans. ACTIF2026 will serve as a catalyst for trade and investment, creating new opportunities for our people and businesses. This forum will create lasting pathways that will benefit our citizens, our region, and the entire African continent for generations to come. We look forward to welcoming delegates from global Africa to St Kitts and Nevis.”
Building on previous investment outcomes
The forum follows ACTIF2025, which recorded five deals worth 291.25 million dollars across three Caribbean countries, spanning trade finance, corporate finance and project development initiatives.
Afreximbank has also expanded its regional footprint through its Barbados office, approving more than 700 million dollars in financing across CARICOM markets. This has supported projects ranging from climate adaptation and tourism development to SME financing and energy initiatives.
Platform for long-term economic cooperation
ACTIF2026 is positioned as a high-level platform aimed at accelerating economic integration between Africa and the Caribbean, with a focus on capital mobilisation, partnership development and sustainable growth.
The forum continues to play a central role in strengthening “Global Africa” economic linkages amid shifting global trade and investment conditions.
