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Africa: The 25 financial leaders shaping the economy in 2025

Finance ministers, central bank governors, and high-level executives lead a list that celebrates excellence, innovation, and strategic leadership.

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Twenty-five key figures in Africa’s financial ecosystem have been recognized this year for their transformative role in shaping the continent’s economic governance. Finance ministers, central bank governors, and high-level executives top a list that celebrates excellence, innovation, and strategic leadership during a time of profound regional and global changes.

Among them is Ahmed Oumarou, the Minister of Finance of Niger, who has been a tireless advocate for fiscal reforms that have increased national revenue by 30% during his tenure. Alongside him, Fatima Zahra Mounir, the Governor of the Central Bank of Morocco, stands out for her relentless push for financial digitalization, positioning her country as a leader in the use of emerging technologies.

Lamine Ndiaye, CEO of FinTech Afrique, has earned recognition for his key role in expanding digital payment platforms that are enabling access to financial services in rural areas of Senegal. Additionally, Yemi Adewale, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has focused on the digital economy, aiming to integrate financial services in hard-to-reach communities, providing banking services to areas where they traditionally did not exist.

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These leaders have demonstrated exemplary capacity to navigate complex economic scenarios, promoting macroeconomic stability, institutional strengthening, and financial inclusion. Their work has significantly contributed to boosting investor confidence, accelerating the adoption of digital solutions, and laying the foundations for sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa.

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The selection process, carried out through a two-step evaluation by international experts and a specialized editorial board, focused on the impact of policies implemented, long-term projections, and the ability to positively influence Africa’s financial landscape. This approach aims to highlight those making a real difference through economic decision-making.

Among those selected are figures like Kofi Mensah, whose leadership in Ghana’s monetary policies has stabilized the national currency for three consecutive years, and Oumar Keita, the Finance Minister of Mali, whose implementation of fiscal reforms has significantly increased foreign direct investment in the country. Additionally, the Governor of the Central Bank of Ethiopia, Tibebeselassie Tesfaye, has played a fundamental role in managing external debt, contributing to a strong economic recovery in his country.

This recognition not only celebrates the individual achievements of these leaders but also highlights the pivotal moment Africa is experiencing: a continent solidifying its position as an emerging player in the global economy, thanks to leaders who combine boldness, resilience, and strategic vision.

The official recognition ceremony will take place on April 22, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., during the African Financial Leadership Forum, an event held alongside the World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s 2025 Spring Meetings. This occasion will further enhance the global visibility of African leadership in economic governance.

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