AAMFI names Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Governing Council chair
Short summary: The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, replacing Samaila Zubairu.
Long summary: The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council. He succeeds Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, who served as the alliance’s second chairperson after AAMFI was established in 2024.
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi to lead its Governing Council as chairperson. He takes over from Samaila Zubairu, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, who served as AAMFI’s second chairperson following the alliance’s establishment in 2024. The appointment comes as the alliance also welcomes new members, including Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement and the Regional Maritime Development Bank.
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AAMFI appoints new Governing Council chair
Short summary: Dr. Corneille Karekezi has been appointed Chairperson of AAMFI’s Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu.
Long summary: AAMFI has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council. He succeeds Samaila Zubairu of the Africa Finance Corporation, who served as the alliance’s second chairperson after its 2024 launch. The alliance is also adding new members, including Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement and the Regional Maritime Development Bank.
Leadership change at AAMFI: Dr. Corneille Karekezi has been appointed Chairperson of the alliance’s Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu of AFC. The alliance, established in 2024, is also expanding with new members including Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement and the Regional Maritime Development Bank.
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AAMFI appoints Dr. Corneille Karekezi as chairperson and expands membership
Short summary: AAMFI has named Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, as the alliance brings in new member institutions.
Long summary: The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council. He succeeds Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation, who served as the alliance’s second chairperson after AAMFI was founded in 2024. The leadership change coincides with the addition of new members, including Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement and the Regional Maritime Development Bank.
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has announced the appointment of Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council.
Karekezi succeeds Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served as the alliance’s second chairperson following AAMFI’s establishment in 2024.
The appointment marks a leadership transition for the alliance as it continues to broaden its network of institutions across the continent. AAMFI is also welcoming new members, among them Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement and the Regional Maritime Development Bank.
The developments reflect the alliance’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation among African multilateral financial institutions and deepen support for development financing priorities across Africa.
Tags: Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions, Dr. Corneille Karekezi, Samaila Zubairu, Africa Finance Corporation, Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement, Regional Maritime Development Bank
Hashtags: #AAMFI, #AfricanDevelopment, #DevelopmentFinance, #AFC