Multilateral development bank
European Investment Bank
The lending institution of the European Union, active in Africa through EIB Global.
Africa mandate and approach
Finances infrastructure, climate, SME and financial-sector projects and commits to private equity and impact funds.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- InfrastructureClimate and energy transitionEnergy and powerSMEsFinancial services
- Stages and strategies
- Project financeFund investmentsPrivate credit
- Instruments
- DebtEquityGuarantees
- Regions
- Africa-wide
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Obelisk Solar Power SAE
- Wema Bank Plc
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | EIB Global invests EURO 50 million in Wema Bank | Private Credit | $57.3m | Nigeria |
| 13 Jan 2026 | EIB Global Investment of USD 150 Million in Egypt’s Obelisk Solar PV and Battery Storage Project | Infrastructure & Project Finance | $150m | Egypt |
Sources
- European Investment Bank official website, www.eib.org. Accessed 14 November 2026; link checked 14 November 2026.