Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, Denya said that the bank is working closely with the Egyptian government and national institutions to mitigate the crisis's impact under a $10 billion crisis response program launched by Afreximbank.
The bank has reported strong financial results for 2025, with total assets exceeding $48.5 billion, a 21 percent increase over 2024. Net profits rose by 19 percent to reach $1.2 billion, reflecting solid operational performance driven by trade and project financing activities.
Shareholders’ equity increased to $8.4 billion, while capital adequacy remained strong at 23 percent, above regulatory requirements. The non-performing loan ratio stood at 2.43 percent, indicating stable asset quality and prudent risk management.
Denya also confirmed strong international investor confidence, citing an arrangement of a $2 billion syndicated loan that attracted 31 financial institutions from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
The $10 billion crisis response program is designed to secure imports of essential commodities, including fuel, food, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals, while supporting vulnerable sectors such as tourism and aviation.
The program uses instruments such as guarantees, letters of credit, and trade finance facilities to ease pressure on import-dependent economies.
Supporting Egypt across key sectors
Regarding Egypt specifically, Denya explained that Afreximbank is working with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to ensure access to financing for importing refined petroleum products, helping secure domestic energy supplies amid disruptions in oil and gas markets.
He added that the bank is also supporting Egypt’s tourism sector by working with financial institutions to ensure continued access to financing and foreign currency inflows.
In addition, Afreximbank is engaging with stakeholders in the Suez Canal Economic Zone to attract investment and boost industrial production, while exploring alternative African markets for Egyptian exports, particularly pharmaceuticals and fertilizers.
The bank, he added, continues to support infrastructure and industrial development projects across Africa, including refining and energy initiatives aimed at reducing dependence on imported refined petroleum products and strengthening regional value chains.
This includes projects in countries such as Nigeria and Angola, as well as fertilizer production initiatives aimed at improving food and economic security.
Denya also highlighted cooperation with major construction firms such as Arab Contractors as part of broader efforts to address infrastructure challenges, noting ongoing coordination with both the Egyptian government and private sector.
Looking ahead, Afreximbank is preparing to launch its 2027–2031 strategy, which will focus on industrialization, value addition to natural resources, and deeper continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Denya emphasized that it will continue intensifying efforts to promote intra-African trade and sustainable development despite global uncertainties.
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