The story of Africa and Northern Ireland is one of resilience, perseverance, and a commitment to economic advancement. RELATED:Invest Northern Ireland: Africa has a key role to playIn 2022 alone, Northern Ireland exported over £156 million worth of goods to Africa, a testament to their commitment to the region, with countries like South Africa seeing a remarkable 24% growth. Autonomous RC Drill Rig | | Courtesy: Invest Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland is home to one of the most advanced innovation clusters, with a stronghold in materials handling, mining and quarrying. Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI), the economic development agency of Northern Ireland, continues to support companies from this part of the UK in their export journey. Invest NI also connects African stakeholders to expertise, capability, and opportunities in Northern Ireland through their offices in Cairo and Johannesburg.