George Elombi
Dr. George Elombi, a seasoned executive from Cameroon, has been appointed as the next president and board chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), effective September 2025. With nearly three decades of experience at the bank, Elombi has held various key positions, including Executive Vice President for Governance, Legal, and Corporate Services, where he played a pivotal role in the bank's initiatives, including a significant COVID-19 emergency response. He holds a PhD in commercial arbitration and has a strong academic background, having lectured at the University of Hull in the UK. His leadership is expected to drive Afreximbank's goal of becoming a $250 billion institution, focusing on industrializing Africa and enhancing trade finance across the continent.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 10,774 | $45,000 | 41$ |
| Liberia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 16,107 | $3,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 2 | 16,876,300 | 26,881 | $48,000 | 51$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liberia:
Dr George Elombi, President of Afreximbank, advocates for Africa's economic sovereignty through industrialisation and trade.
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Tunisia:
George Elombi, the president of Afreximbank, called for a concrete acceleration of economic and commercial integration in Africa.
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Gabon:
Dr. George Elombi sees the rating as a strong recognition of the financial solidity, stability, and international credibility of the institution.
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Jamaica:
George Elombi is the president of the African Export-Import Bank who disclosed that major African firms were scouting the Caribbean for business opportunities.
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Kenya:
Dr George Elombi is the President of Afreximbank.
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Suriname:
George Elombi is the president of Afreximbank.
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Nigeria:
George Elombi was present at the symposium honoring Pat Utomi's contributions.
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Guyana:
Dr George Elombi is the new President and Chairman of Afreximbank.
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Cameroon:
George Elombi is associated with the opening of a new era at the African Export-Import Bank.
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Tanzania:
Dr George Elombi described Prof Oramah as one of the few in the world who combine vision and execution.
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