The British Foreign ministry announced Thursday the second edition of the UK-Africa investment summit will be held in London in April 2024 as the European country seeks to increase trade with the African continent. The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host the major UK-Africa conference on 23-24 April 2024, as London tries to flesh out its post-Brexit relationship with allies beyond Europe. The ministry said in a statement that 24 African countries are expected at the summit to gather Heads of State and government and companies’ CEOs. The UK-Africa summit announcement comes as the UK attempts to construct its post-Brexit economic diplomacy. “The summit will bring together heads of state and government from 24 African countries and British and African business leaders.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 11, 2023 00:32 UTC