The Global Africa Summit, organised by the Africa Investment Network, has rounded off its Washington DC edition with a strong call for deeper global partnerships to support Africa’s development and prosperity.
The gathering, held at the Catholic University of America, brought together more than 300 delegates from Africa, North America, the Caribbean, Europe and other regions. It followed the commitment made at the Summit’s launch in Accra in July 2025 to strengthen economic ties and mobilise resources from Africa and its diaspora for inclusive growth. The next stop is Accra, where the Summit will take place on 11 and 12 December 2025 at the Alisa Hotel.
Mrs Jane Reindorf Osei, Founder and CEO of the Africa Investment Network, opened the DC edition with a call for urgent global collaboration. She stressed the need to unlock diaspora capital and reaffirmed AIN’s mission to build an interconnected economic space linking governments, investors, entrepreneurs and thought leaders.
Across two days, delegates participated in plenary sessions, fireside conversations and sector-specific discussions covering finance, agribusiness, healthcare, technology, education, renewable energy, real estate and the creative economy.
Key highlights included goodwill remarks from Aisha Braveboy, Prince George’s County Executive, and a keynote by Kofi Okyere Darko of Ghana’s Diaspora Affairs Office on bridging Africa and its diaspora for shared prosperity. Ambassador Nyakan June also delivered a strong address on gender equity and financial inclusion. Contributions from Daniele Nyirandutiye of Desmos Capital, John Morris and Sally Nnamani of 17 Asset Management, and Mezuo Nwuneli of Sahel Capital focused on unlocking diaspora capital and scaling investment across Africa.
The Summit also featured diaspora-led investment showcases. Presentations by Dr Michael K Obeng of Miko Pharma and Joseph Bryant of Free World Development highlighted initiatives targeting healthcare and renewable energy.
The experience culminated in the Global Africa Summit Dinner Gala hosted by Jasmine Styles of ABC News 7. The ceremony honoured figures championing progress across the continent and its diaspora. Ndidi Nwuneli of The One Campaign received the Global Africa Leadership Award. Dr Michael K Obeng was honoured with the Ubuntu Humanitarian Award, while Clarence Wooten of Google X took home the Diaspora Catalyst Award. Clinton White received the Nkrumah Pan African Impact Award and Sinafik Gebru was named the Rising Africa Award recipient. The evening featured performances by South Africa’s Ntebo, a Pan African fashion showcase and tributes to leaders driving Africa’s renaissance.
With the success of the Washington DC edition, organisers say the Accra event will bring the momentum home. It is expected to host heads of state, ministers, ambassadors, global investors, policy leaders, industry players, diaspora entrepreneurs, youth innovators and creatives. The Accra Summit will spotlight opportunities in technology, AI, renewable energy, fintech, agriculture, infrastructure, tourism and the creative economy.
“We are proud to bring the Global Africa Summit series to Accra,” said Jane Reindorf Osei. “This is a pivotal moment to deepen cross Atlantic partnerships and expand opportunities for sustainable, diaspora driven investment.”
The Africa Investment Network is a Washington based nonprofit chamber of commerce that promotes trade, investment and entrepreneurship between Africa and its global diaspora.
Through the Global Africa Summit series, it aims to broaden Africa’s global standing and open pathways for shared prosperity.
