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It also emphasizes the bank&#8217;s countercyclical function, which intervenes to support African economies during periods of economic stress or external shocks.<\/p>\n<p>The bank&#8217;s total assets reached $42.3 billion in 2025, up from $7.1 billion in 2015, while its equity increased from $1.3 billion to $8.4 billion over the same period, according to data cited by the agency.<\/p>\n<p>Afreximbank, established to finance and promote intra-African trade, also plays a key role in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and developing cross-border payment mechanisms on the continent, including the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS).<\/p>\n<p>The bank has increased its interventions during several episodes of global volatility, including the financial crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic, and disruptions related to the war in Ukraine. 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