Luanda, Angola – June 17, 2025
The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) will hold its 25th Annual General Assembly (AGA) from June 18 to 21, 2025 in Luanda, Angola, under the theme: “Turning risk into opportunity, ensuring a sustainable future”. This milestone event marking a quarter century of activity is a key step for the continent’s multilateral insurer, a central player in financing trade and investment in Africa.
The event will bring together high-level representatives from ATIDI’s 24 African member states, its 13 institutional shareholders, as well as strategic partners, funders, and development financial institutions. The agenda includes:
– Presentation of the results of the 2024 exercise,
– Strategic dialogue sessions,
– An investor roundtable,
– Restricted committee exchanges between shareholders.
25 years of catalysis for development
Established in 2001, ATIDI celebrates 25 years of commitment to African economic integration. To date, over $88 billion in trade and investments have been covered on the continent, supported by international financial partners. The institution operates in 24 countries and was recently named Development Financial Institution (DFI) of the year at the African Banker Awards 2025 in Abidjan.
Manuel Moses, CEO of ATIDI: “In 25 years, ATIDI has gone from an ambitious idea to a key transformation lever. We have been able to reinvent risk management in Africa through innovative solutions, aligned with inclusive and sustainable growth.”
The organization has diversified its offerings while maintaining its “investment grade” rating, with an A/Stable rating by S&P and an A2/Stable rating by Moody’s.
Strong commitment to sustainable impact
ATIDI’s actions are guided by a strong ESG approach. Its RLSF (Regional Liquidity Support Facility) program supports renewable energy projects, leading to the installation of 181.95 MW of capacity in four countries, with total financing exceeding $323 million.
Furthermore, its strategic partnership with the German KfW supports SME financing and strengthens the COMESA Regional Customs Transit Guarantee (RCTG) system. This system simplifies border procedures through a single guarantee, reducing logistical costs, an essential lever for realizing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Benjamin Mugisha, Underwriting Director at ATIDI: “Sustainability is not a secondary goal. It is at the heart of our mandate, in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the SDGs.”
Angola in the spotlight
As the host country of this symbolic edition, Angola – which became a member of ATIDI in 2023 – embodies the strengthening of regional dynamics. Through ATIDI, over $2 billion has already been mobilized for infrastructure projects in water, energy, and gas. This support reflects a commitment to inclusive transformation, creating jobs and opportunities.
The organization of the AGA in Luanda comes as Angola holds the presidency of the African Union, highlighting its growing role in discussions on continental integration.
About ATIDI
Founded in 2001, ATIDI’s mandate is to cover political risks, credit risks, and guarantees for businesses operating in Africa. With 24 member states and over a decade of recognized financial stability, it has emerged as one of the main catalysts for investment on the continent. To date, it has guaranteed over $88 billion in cross-border economic activities.
Photo caption: From left to right, Mr. Benjamin Mugisha, Underwriting Director at ATIDI; Ms. Annabelle Buzingo, Senior Underwriting Officer at ATIDI; and Mr. Almeida Fernandes, Head of the Political and Multilateral Affairs Section at the Angolan Ministry of Finance.
