Africa Circle

​Africa Circle: hosted by Minah and Eastrise Group

​Africa is not one story. It is fifty-four countries, hundreds of languages, and some of the world's most dynamic markets, yet it is still too often misread by the capital and partners that could accelerate its growth.

​This 90-minute peer discussion brings together investors, business leaders, and practitioners to examine what it actually takes to invest in Africa today. We will focus on what investors need to deploy capital with confidence, look closely at key markets including Kenya in East Africa and Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa, and address honestly the trust deficit that continues to slow the flow of European capital to the continent.

​The conversation goes beyond opportunity mapping. We will discuss how Europe and Africa can build the kind of political and economic relationships that hold in a shifting geopolitical world - where new alliances matter and old assumptions no longer serve either side.

​Critically, we will explore the tools and approaches that are already closing the trust gap: from better intelligence and investment assessment frameworks, to communications infrastructure that makes African businesses more legible to international partners. The goal is not just to identify the challenges but to leave with practical solutions that generate strong, sustainable returns for investors and lasting value for the markets they invest in.

​The format is deliberately conversational. Whether you are already active on the continent or exploring where Africa fits in your investment strategy, you will leave with a more grounded, candid, and current picture shaped by the people and experiences in the room.