African leaders in mining, energy and finance are set to converge in Abuja for AFNIS 2026, a landmark summit aimed at advancing a new framework for collective resource development across the continent.

Scheduled for June 23–25, 2026, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the 5th edition of AFNIS 2026, anchored by Romulus Mining, is themed: “One Africa. One Resource Vision.”

The summit seeks to move Africa’s resource conversation beyond extraction and competition toward a model centred on economic cooperation, industrial growth and shared prosperity.

A major highlight of the event will be the 3rd High-Level Ministerial and CEO Roundtable, where stakeholders are expected to unveil the Mutual Assured Development (MADE) Framework.

The framework is being championed by the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), an intergovernmental organisation established in January 2024 with 19 founding member states and 12 collaborating African countries.

Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake, currently serves as Chairman of AMSG, while H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu is the organisation’s Secretary-General.

Organisers say the summit will provide a platform for African governments, investors and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration and lay the foundation for long-term economic integration across the continent.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to declare the summit open, alongside participation from ministers and top government officials from across Africa.

AFNIS has also positioned itself as a major investment platform, with organisers disclosing that previous editions facilitated over $500 million in deals through domestic capital mobilisation.

The summit’s Technical and Investment Day will focus on “Project Readiness,” featuring discussions on AI-driven exploration technology, debt-for-industrialisation swaps, and strategic financing models.

Special bilateral meeting rooms will also allow investors and participating countries to hold one-on-one engagements aimed at securing partnerships and accelerating industrial development.

By integrating mining, oil and gas, power, and finance under the MADE framework, AFNIS 2026 aims to strengthen Africa’s financial and regulatory architecture for a more integrated industrial future.