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How will the latest tensions around the Strait of Hormuz affect African economies? In this Oped, Rene Awambeng looks at the growing pressure on fuel prices, food supply chains, trade finance, and fiscal stability across the continent. While oil exporters may see temporary gains, most African economies face rising inflation and tighter liquidity. The article also highlights the urgent need for stronger energy resilience, domestic refining capacity, and more robust trade finance mechanisms. Read the full article below.

Premier Invest is proud to formally announce the African Sports and Infrastructure Fund (ASIF): a $500 million investment platform dedicated to developing sustainable sports and entertainment infrastructure across Africa. ASIF is designed to finance multi-purpose arenas that go beyond sport alone: – Integrated with surrounding urban development – Designed for year-round use across sport, culture, and entertainment – Built to generate diversified revenues and long-term economic value – Structured with strong governance and institutional discipline The fund targets an initial portfolio of multi-use arenas across key African cities, addressing a critical infrastructure gap while creating assets that serve communities, creators, athletes, and cities alike. ASIF reflects Premier Invest’s broader conviction: infrastructure must be investable, resilient, and locally anchored to deliver lasting impact. Read the full announcement and fund overview on our website: https://lnkd.in/d58_WHWe #PremierInvest #ASIF #SportsInfrastructure #AfricaGrowth

Premier Invest is proud to formally announce the African Sports and Infrastructure Fund (ASIF): a $500 million investment platform dedicated to developing sustainable sports and entertainment infrastructure across Africa. ASIF is designed to finance multi-purpose arenas that go beyond sport alone: – Integrated with surrounding urban development – Designed for year-round use across sport, culture, and entertainment – Built to generate diversified revenues and long-term economic value – Structured with strong governance and institutional discipline The fund targets an initial portfolio of multi-use arenas across key African cities, addressing a critical infrastructure gap while creating assets that serve communities, creators, athletes, and cities alike. ASIF reflects Premier Invest’s broader conviction: infrastructure must be investable, resilient, and locally anchored to deliver lasting impact. Read the full announcement and fund overview on our website: https://lnkd.in/eyhHp5-4

Trade is the engine of economic growth — yet across emerging markets, it is often constrained by short-term liquidity gaps. Premier Trading Services is the trading and liquidity arm of Premier Invest, headquartered in Dubai’s DMCC. We provide structured, trade-backed liquidity solutions and physical commodity trading services to banks and corporates operating across Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the Caribbean. Our role is to ensure that trade continues to move — even when traditional liquidity sources fall short. Through disciplined structures, strong counterparties, and a deep understanding of emerging market realities, we help institutions optimise balance sheets and sustain trade flows. Liquidity, when structured properly, becomes a strategic advantage.

Africa’s growth potential is widely recognised, yet capital often struggles to reach the sectors where it can create lasting impact. The challenge is not opportunity, but structure. Premier Investment Partners is an Africa-focused investment advisory and fund management firm based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and licensed by the FSRA. We specialise in designing thematic investment funds that align global capital with Africa’s most critical development priorities — including trade finance, infrastructure, food security, and energy. Our approach is grounded in governance, regulatory discipline, and long-term value creation. We work with governments, institutions, and global investors to ensure capital is deployed responsibly, at scale, and in alignment with national and regional priorities. This is not speculative investment. It is structured, disciplined, and purpose-built for sustainable growth.

For Africa to realise its full economic potential, investment must be patient, well-governed, and aligned with the real economy. Premier Investment Partners structures Africa-focused investment solutions for sovereigns, development institutions, and global investors seeking both returns and impact. From trade finance to energy and food systems, our thematic funds are designed to address structural gaps while meeting international standards of governance and compliance. Operating from ADGM, one of the world’s leading financial centres, we provide investors with a trusted platform to access African opportunities through transparent structures, strong risk frameworks, and disciplined execution. Capital alone is not enough. How it is structured makes all the difference.