The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the federal government of Saint Kitts and Nevis have made a joint announcement delaying the upcoming Fifth Annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026), a key cross-regional economic gathering, in response to shifting public health risks across multiple regions of Africa.
Originally scheduled to take place from July 29 to 31, 2026, at the host destination of Basseterre, the capital city of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the high-profile trade and investment event will not proceed on its originally planned timeline, per an official statement published on the forum’s public website.
Organizers confirmed that the postponement decision was shaped by the most recent guidance issued by regional, continental, and global public health bodies, which have been monitoring the rapidly evolving public health situation in several African nations. Both Afreximbank and the Saint Kitts and Nevis government emphasized that delaying the forum was the most ethically and pragmatically responsible choice to protect the physical health, personal safety, and overall well-being of hundreds of expected attendees, including delegates, keynote speakers, corporate sponsors, institutional partners, and supporting staff.
In the official release, event leadership recognized the extensive time, resources, and advance planning that attendees and key stakeholders have already invested in preparation for the forum, noting that the difficult call to postpone came only after exhaustive deliberation across all organizing bodies. Organizers also extended their gratitude to delegates, sponsors, partner organizations, and other stakeholders for the high level of interest and commitment demonstrated in the months leading up to the planned event, while offering a formal apology for any disruption, scheduling conflicts, or logistical inconvenience the postponement may cause.
Going forward, Afreximbank and the Saint Kitts and Nevis government have committed to publishing updated details, including a new confirmed event date and revised logistical information, through their official communication channels as soon as a revised plan is finalized. All registered participants and interested industry stakeholders are advised to regularly check the official ACTIF2026 website for the latest announcements and updates.