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Egypt: investment fund project to accelerate expansion in Africa
Egypt prepares an investment fund to strengthen its economic footprint in Africa, leveraging competitive advantages to capture high‑return opportunities across key markets.
The Egyptian government is advancing plans to establish an investment fund dedicated to the African continent to secure supply chains and strengthen its regional economic presence. Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh confirmed progress during a high-level meeting involving key public institutions, including Egypt’s Sovereign Fund and the General Authority for Investment. The fund will target strategic sectors such as agriculture, energy, logistics and financial services across markets including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Rwanda. Authorities say the initiative aims to leverage Egypt’s competitive advantages and capture high-return opportunities across Africa.
