S&P Global is hosting its inaugural Africa Summit 2025 in Johannesburg today, November 20, 2025. The event, themed 'The Path to Capital Markets,' is held in collaboration with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and brings together regional leaders, policymakers, and capital market stakeholders. The summit aims to explore actionable strategies for unlocking investment and advancing Africa's development through more robust financial markets. The summit coincides with the recent release of S&P Global's 'Look Forward: Unlocking Africa' research journal on November 18. The report highlights key drivers for the continent's future, including renewable energy, sustainable finance, capital market development, and infrastructure investment. It notes that while sustainable debt issuance is rising, volumes remain insufficient to meet the continent's needs for climate adaptation and biodiversity. No specific market reaction to the summit has been reported.