African Leaders to Chart Course on Trade at FT Africa Summit 

Financial Times has announced that the 12th edition of itsflagship FT Africa Summit will take place on 21–22 October 2025 at The Peninsula, London. The summit has, over the past decade, ingrained itself as a platform for African leaders,policymakers, business icons, and innovators to address the most pressing geopolitical, economic, and technological challenges facing the continent.

This year’s theme, “Africa in a Changing World,” will frame a high-level dialogue on the continent’s evolving global role amid heightened economic uncertainty, rapid technologicaltransformation, and shifting geopolitical alliances. With its innovative tech sectors, youthful population, and dynamic markets, Africa continues to capture global interest, making these conversations more urgent and relevant than ever.

Nigeria will join an influential delegation from across Africa, including South Africa, Angola, Egypt, Mauritius, Kenya, and Senegal. Key speakers include: Mahmoud Ali Youssouf,Chairperson, African Union Commission, Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa, David Moinina Sengeh, Chief Minister & ChiefInnovation Officer, Sierra Leone, Vera Daves de Sousa, Minister of Finance, Angola, Mohamed Mansour, Chairman, Infinity Power, Mike Sangster, Senior Vice President Africa, TotalEnergies Senior Nigerian ministers and business leaders.The 2025 edition comes at a pivotal moment. The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency has disrupted long-standing global trade systems, with tariffs already threateningeconomies like Lesotho. While these shifts present challenges, they also open new opportunities for African nations to deepen trade and investment ties, particularly in technology, energy, and infrastructure.

Highlighting the significance of this summit, FT Africa editor David Pilling said: “Now in its 12th year, the FT Africa Summit offers a vital platform to examine Africa’s role in a rapidly changing world. This year’s agenda brings together leaders and innovators to explore how African nations are approaching diplomacy, digital growth, and development priorities in bold new ways.”