Rebranding Africa Forum

22–25 October 2026

Brussels, Belgium

Theme: Health Systems in Africa: Innovating to Heal, Healing to Develop

About RAF Asbl

Who are we?

RAF ASBL is a non-profit organisation working with expertise and commitment for the co-development, promotion and sustainable emergence of Africa.

Our purpose is to foster constructive synergies between Africa and its international partners, placing local expertise and endogenous dynamics at the heart of all our actions. We act as a catalyst for growth and progress, drawing on a partnership-based vision and in-depth knowledge of African territories and ecosystems.

RAF ASBL positions itself as a key point of contact and a trusted facilitator, building lasting bridges between continents to participate in the construction of a prosperous, resilient Africa, master of its own destiny.

Our mission is structured around the following strategic pillars:

The organisation of High-Level Forums in Belgium and on the African continent, serving as privileged platforms for dialogue, reflection, and networking on critical development and emergence issues.
The provision of tailor-made local expertise and the strategic support of businesses, organisations and institutions wishing to contribute to the co-development and economic growth of Africa.
Advice and operational assistance to investors and businesses for successful and ethical penetration of African markets, minimising risks and maximising positive local impact.
The active promotion of innovative partnerships, whether North–South or South–South cooperation, to foster skills transfer, mutually beneficial investments, and the sharing of best practices.

With its expertise and network, RAF ASBL Proposes a bespoke service portfolio for businesses, investors, institutions, and organisations wishing to engage in a co-development approach and enter African markets successfully and ethically.

1. Strategic Advice and Tailored Support

Market studies and sector analyses: In-depth analyses of opportunities, competition, regulations, and cultural specificities of your business sector in target countries.
Operational Due Diligence: Assessment of political, economic, legal, and security risks, and design of mitigation plans.

2. Partnership Facilitation and Networking

Identification and sourcing of reliable local partners: Identifying and connecting with trusted companies, distributors, suppliers, or public institutions.
Organisation of bespoke economic missions: Design and complete logistics for prospecting missions, including the scheduling of targeted meetings with key players.
Structuring co-development projects: Support for designing projects involving North-South or South-South partnerships for shared value.

3. Plaidoyer (Lobbying) et intelligence institutionnelle

Representation of interests to institutions: Interface and dialogue with local authorities, embassies, chambers of commerce and development agencies.

4. Event Organisation_ Strategic Event Management

Organisation of economic forums and thematic conferences: Design and logistical management of high-level events facilitating dialogue between the public and private sectors.
Bespoke Side-Events on the sidelines of major summits: Creation of targeted and prestigious events alongside major international gatherings to maximise your visibility and network.

Your project for Africa is unique. Our support is too.

1. The good news from the RAF

Signing of several cooperation agreements and financial commitments :

Between the Rebranding Africa Forum and the DR CongoThe Head of State of the DRC, Félix Tshisekedi, instructed during a cabinet meeting on 25 October 2024, the establishment of a Task Force to encourage and accelerate investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo, spearheaded by the Congolese Minister of Foreign Trade, Julien Paluku, under the supervision of the Prime Minister, Her Excellency Judith Suminwa Tuluka.
Between the Burkinabé government, the Belgian government, and The European Union: The European Union committed €55 billion for budgetary support to the government of Burkina Faso;
Fidelis Finance, a credit institution specialising in microfinance announced the mobilisation of 70 billion CFA francs to finance SMEs in Burkina Faso in 2017;
SEMAFO mining company, announced an investment of 110 billion FCFA in 2017 in the mining sector in eastern Burkina Faso; ;
CGE Real Estate, the leading company in the Burkinabe real estate market, has announced plans to build 13,000 homes in the outskirts of the capital, Ouagadougou, over the next 10 years;

Charitable support Support from the Salif Keita Foundation for Albinos in Mali.

2. Our Actions & Social Impact | Beyond Strategy, The Human Element

We believe that true co-development is not measured solely by economic growth, but by its ability to reduce social inequalities and to offer concrete opportunities to those who are excluded.

This is why, alongside our economic action, we are committed alongside private foundations and institutions handpicked, who work on the ground to give a second chance to the most vulnerable, particularly young people on the fringes of society.

Our role is to offer them a International showcase and our powerful network to amplify their message, raise public awareness, and mobilise essential financial support for the sustainability of their actions.

Together, we are building bridges to hope.

No initiatives

The Rebranding Africa Forum (RAF) is an economic forum that serves as a platform for meetings and exchanges between decision-makers from African and European business sectors to foster win-win partnerships with the aim of contributing to the sustainable development of Africa.

L’Empowering diaspora This is an initiative that aims to stimulate and strengthen the leadership of entrepreneurs from the Diaspora through exchanges and the sharing of experiences with prominent figures whose professional careers are a benchmark.

The Rebranding Africa Forum Academy is the educational and entrepreneurship hub of Rebranding Africa Forum ASBL, designed to capitalise on the intellectual and strategic heritage of the Rebranding Africa Forum (RAF).