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Corporate Council on Africa Press Release New York, NYC September 24, 2025 The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius have the honor to announce that the Republic of Mauritius will host the 18th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in 2026. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed today on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York by the Hon. Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius and Ms. Florizelle (Florie) Liser, President and CEO of CCA to formalize the announcement. The signing of the MOA was held in the presence of: • Mr. J. Bissoondoyal, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Mauritius • H.E. M.J.N Meetarbhan, G.O.S.K, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mauritius to the United Nations • Mr. John Olajide, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Corporate Council on Africa • Mr. Jean-Raymond Boulle, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Corporate Council on Africa • And other members of the CCA Board of Directors The U.S.-Africa Business Summit is one of the most important business platforms that annually brings together African Heads of State and Government, Ministers, high-level U.S and African Government Officials, CEOs, and senior executives of U.S. and African companies to explore investment, trade and commercial opportunities. The selection of Mauritius as the host country for the 18th U.S.-Africa Business Summit bears testimony to the deep commitment of the country to play a key role in strengthening a mutually beneficial trade and investment relationship between Africa and the United States. Positioned at the crossroads of Africa and Asia in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is recognized for its political stability, reform-driven economy, strong governance and innovation-friendly policies and high-quality local infrastructure. As a dynamic financial and trade hub, Mauritius is an ideal …