Afreximbank Compliance Forum 2025 to be Held in Kigali
Kigali is set to become the central hub in Africa for fighting financial crime by hosting the 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum. This important event is a partnership between Afreximbank and the National Bank of Rwanda.
Focus on Major Financial Crimes
The forum will tackle critical issues including money laundering, terrorism financing, and illicit financial flows, which collectively drain tens of billions of dollars from the continent each year.
Goals and Technologies
Its primary goals are to strengthen compliance frameworks and encourage the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, highlighting their key role in securing Africa’s financial future.
Event Details and Participants
The forum will take place from November 12 to 14, 2025, bringing together experts, regulators, and central banks to improve cooperation and harmonize financial practices across Africa.
Economic Impact of Illicit Flows
Africa currently loses an estimated $50 to $80 billion annually due to illicit financial flows, underlining the urgency of enhanced compliance and regulatory efforts.
Hosting the Afreximbank Compliance Forum 2025 "is a strong sign of confidence in Rwanda’s ability to organise international conferences as it is one of our country’s strategic priorities."
Author's summary: Kigali’s hosting of the 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum marks a key move to combat illicit financial flows draining up to $80 billion annually from Africa by leveraging technology and cooperation.