The 3rd EU-African SME Summit took place for the very first time on African soil  from June 19th to 21st, 2025, at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. This landmark event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and policymakers from across Africa and Europe.

It was an opportunity to spark collaboration, unlock investment, and position Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) as the backbone of Africa’s development.

Alassane Ndiaye, SME Capacity Building Consultant for Afreximbank is an Organizing partner of the summit...