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GAPF 2025 – Africa at the Center, Shaping Tomorrow

Global Africa Partnerships Forum & Recognition Awards

About GAPF

The Global Africa Partnerships Forum & Recognition Awards (GAPF 2025) is a landmark gathering taking place in Cape Town, South Africa on 22 November 2025, alongside the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit. This high-level forum is designed to harness the historic inclusion of the African Union as a permanent G20 member, positioning Africa not only as a participant but as a global agenda-setter in economic, environmental, and social governance.

GAPF 2025 will convene heads of state, ministers, global institutional leaders, investors, innovators, and civil society representatives to advance Africa’s strategic priorities. Discussions will center on debt cancellation, climate justice, reparations, digital transformation, and technological sovereignty, with the goal of securing high-impact policy commitments, investment partnerships, and collaborative frameworks.

Beyond dialogue, the forum will feature partnership roundtables, recognition awards, and a networking reception, creating space for concrete solutions, new alliances, and cross-sector collaboration. The Recognition Awards will honour African and global changemakers whose work reflects the spirit of innovation, justice, and resilience driving Africa’s global leadership.

With strong media visibility and international participation, GAPF 2025 will amplify Africa’s voice on the world stage, reinforcing its role as a driving force in shaping a more inclusive and equitable global order.

Global Leadership & Cutting-Edge Dialogues

Heads of state, ministers, CEOs, investors, innovators, and experts from across the world gathering in Cape Town for powerful discussions on Africa’s priorities—from climate justice and reparations to digital transformation and AI sovereignty.

High-Impact Partnerships & Commitments

Concrete opportunities to secure agreements on debt relief, climate finance, infrastructure, and sustainable investment that will shape Africa’s future and strengthen its role in global governance.

Recognition & Celebration of Changemakers

An inspiring ceremony honouring African and global leaders who are driving transformative change in leadership, innovation, climate action, reparative justice, and social impact.

Networking & Global Visibility

A curated reception for policymakers, investors, and innovators to connect, supported by international media coverage that amplifies Africa’s voice and leadership on the world stage.

Special Highlights of The Summit

High-Level Plenary

A series of opening keynotes and panel discussions featuring African heads of state, ministers, global institutional leaders, and private sector executives. This plenary will set the tone for GAPF 2025, highlighting Africa’s priorities on debt, climate justice, reparations, and digital transformation, while positioning the continent as a proactive agenda-setter within the G20.

Partnership Roundtables

Interactive thematic sessions designed to move beyond dialogue into action. Leaders from government, finance, and business will collaborate on practical solutions around debt restructuring and debt-for-climate swaps, reparations frameworks, industrial policy alignment, and technology-driven development. Each roundtable aims to produce tangible policy recommendations and investment pathways.

Recognition Ceremony

An evening dedicated to honouring outstanding African and global leaders whose work has driven transformative change. From climate champions and policy reformers to innovators and philanthropists, this ceremony will celebrate individuals and organizations shaping Africa’s future and inspiring global solidarity.

Networking Reception

A curated reception providing a relaxed yet strategic environment for policymakers, investors, innovators, and development leaders to build partnerships. The networking space will encourage cross-sector dialogue, unlock investment opportunities, and foster collaboration between Africa and its global partners.

Global Media Spotlight

Comprehensive international media coverage will amplify Africa’s leadership role in global governance. Live streaming, press briefings, and media partnerships will ensure that GAPF 2025’s messages—on debt relief, climate justice, reparations, and digital transformation—resonate globally and reinforce Africa’s strategic positioning within the G20.

GAPF Speakers

The Global Africa Partnerships Forum (GAPF 2025) will bring together a diverse lineup of influential voices from across Africa, the G20, and global institutions. Key participants will include African heads of state, the African Union leadership, and representatives of the G20 presidency, alongside leaders from the United Nations, World Bank, IMF, and WTO. This combination ensures that Africa’s priorities—debt relief, climate justice, and inclusive trade—are placed firmly on the global agenda while showcasing the continent’s growing influence within the G20 framework. Beyond policymakers, GAPF 2025 will also feature innovators, entrepreneurs, and private sector leaders driving Africa’s digital transformation, as well as philanthropy champions supporting social impact. Civil society representatives, academics, and youth activists will bring perspectives on reparations, historical justice, and climate resilience, ensuring a holistic dialogue. This balanced speaker lineup highlights Africa’s leadership while fostering partnerships across governance, finance, technology, and social development.

GAPF 2025 – Africa at the Center, Shaping Tomorrow

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