Dubai, UAE — The Africa-GCC Council, launched this month, says it will host a consolidated “Africa Pavilion” at the AIM Congress in May, promising pre-vetted investment packages to Gulf sovereign funds rather than the usual country booths. Official statements indicate the council was co-founded by Portuguese strategist Gonçalo Terenas and economist Dr. M’zée Fula-Ngenge to replace ad-hoc African participation at Gulf summits with a permanent deal-making channel.
Core sectors listed are agribusiness, fintech, energy transition and logistics.
According to local reports, invitations have been sent to all 54 African states and every Gulf sovereign wealth fund. Closed-door sessions are scheduled to end with signed letters of intent, but no contracts have been disclosed so far.
Chrystèle Sanon, head of United Afro Experts for Innovation, was named to the council’s advisory board on 14 February, signalling a launch-phase structure.
Independent observers say activity so far is limited to social — media announcements.
The council’s next public appearance is a ministerial round-table set for 2 May in Abu Dhabi.
Further details are expected.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 3*
