AfYEF 5th Anniversary Commemorations
🌍 AfYEF 5th Annual Anniversary Commemoration 2026
From 5 Countries to 33 African Nations & 6 Diaspora Chapters
📅 Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM Central Africa Time (CAT)
⏱ Duration: Approximately 2 Hours 30 Minutes
🌐 Format: Hybrid Participation
📍 Virtual Participation Platform: Google Meet (Link to be shared with registered participants)
About the Event
The AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) officially registered in Ghana on April 22, 2021, and was formally launched on June 10, 2021, with an initial presence in five countries:
Ghana 🇬🇭
Nigeria 🇳🇬
South Africa 🇿🇦
Zambia 🇿🇲
China 🌏 (Diaspora / Strategic International Presence)
Since then, AfYEF has evolved into a rapidly growing continental movement now spanning:
🌍 33 African Countries
🌐 6 Diaspora Chapters Worldwide
The AfYEF 5th Annual Anniversary Commemoration 2026 marks a significant continental milestone reflecting on the federation’s journey, partnerships, structures, growth, and impact across Africa and the diaspora.
This high-level commemorative gathering will bring together:
Young entrepreneurs
National chapter leaders
Strategic partners
Policymakers
Investors
Development stakeholders
Members of the African diaspora
for reflection, recognition, collaboration, and the unveiling of AfYEF’s next phase of continental growth.
🎯 Theme
Strategic Partnerships for Transformational Impact
✨ Annual Highlights
📌 2021 — Founding Year & Vision Launch
Official registration and launch of AfYEF
Initial presence in 5 countries
Establishment of continental vision and governance framework
📌 2022 — Expansion & Youth Dialogues
Early chapter expansion across Africa
Youth engagement and entrepreneurship dialogues
Initial ecosystem collaborations
📌 2023 — Partnerships, Chapters & Policy Influence
Growth of national chapter structures
Strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement
Increased AfCFTA advocacy and policy participation
📌 2024 — Continental Footprint & AfCFTA Integration
Expanded continental visibility and engagement
Strengthened youth and women entrepreneurship initiatives
Greater collaboration within AfCFTA ecosystem activities
📌 2025 — Structures, Systems & Frameworks
Institutional strengthening and systems development
Expansion to 33 African countries and 6 diaspora chapters
Launch of strategic initiatives and continental coordination frameworks
🌍 National Coordinators Reports & Chapter Experiences
The commemoration will feature:
Brief reports and reflections from selected National Coordinators
Chapter growth updates and ecosystem highlights
Success stories and experiences from selected country chapters
Reflections on entrepreneurship, collaboration, and AfCFTA opportunities within local ecosystems
This segment will provide participants with a continental perspective on AfYEF’s expansion journey, chapter development experiences, and the impact being created across Africa and the diaspora.
Selected chapters will share:
✅ Key milestones achieved
✅ Community impact stories
✅ Strategic partnerships and initiatives
✅ Challenges, lessons, and opportunities
✅ Future priorities and visions
🤝 Strategic Partners & Institutional Feature Sessions
The event will feature special engagement and reflection slots from strategic institutions, ecosystem enablers, and development partners supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, trade, and youth empowerment across Africa.
Invited and featured strategic stakeholders may include:
🌍 African Development Bank (AfDB)
🌍 AfCFTA Secretariat
🌍 MIBT Global Ecosystem
🌍 Innovation Hubs & Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
🌍 Development Agencies & Trade Institutions
🌍 Private Sector & Investment Partners
🌍 Youth & Women Entrepreneurship Networks
These feature sessions will provide:
✅ Institutional reflections and goodwill messages
✅ Partnership opportunities and collaboration frameworks
✅ Insights on AfCFTA implementation and youth participation
✅ Innovation, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development perspectives
✅ Strategic outlooks on Africa’s economic transformation agenda
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
The commemoration will also feature a special segment dedicated to recognizing individuals, chapters, partners, and stakeholders who have contributed significantly to the growth and impact of AfYEF since its official launch in 2021.
Recognition categories may include:
🏅 Founding Leadership Recognition
🏅 Outstanding National Chapter Recognition
🏅 Continental Service & Leadership Recognition
🏅 Strategic Partnership Recognition
🏅 Youth & Women Entrepreneurship Impact Recognition
🏅 Innovation & Ecosystem Development Recognition
🏅 Distinguished Contribution to AfCFTA Advocacy
This segment seeks to celebrate commitment, service, collaboration, and transformational contributions towards advancing youth entrepreneurship and intra-African trade across the continent.
🌍 Key Program Highlights
✅ AfYEF Journey Since 2021
✅ Continental Growth Milestones
✅ Reports from National Coordinators
✅ Selected Chapter Experiences & Success Stories
✅ Strategic Partner Feature Sessions
✅ AfDB & AfCFTA Secretariat Engagement Slots
✅ Youth and Women in Trade Panel
✅ Awards & Recognition Ceremony
✅ Strategic Launch Announcements
✅ AfYEF 2026–2027 Strategic Roadmap
✅ Continental Networking & Engagement
🌍 A Continental Milestone
From an emerging multi-country initiative in 2021 to a continental entrepreneurial ecosystem spanning Africa and the diaspora, AfYEF continues to champion youth-led enterprise, intra-African trade, innovation, and economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
🎤 Organized By
AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF)
Co-Hosted By
MIBT Global Ecosystem
👥 Event Leadership
Guest of Honor
Chief Siita Sofo Hissan
President — AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF)
Event Host
Fredrick Nonde Jr.
Vice President for Administration — AfYEF
Master of Ceremonies (MC)
Sharmain Mostert
🔗 Registration
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We look forward to commemorating this important continental milestone together.