AFC is a dynamic, international investment grade multilateral finance institution whose mission it is to help bridge Africa's significant infrastructure gap whilst delivering competitive financial returns, robust economic growth and positive social impact. Established in 2007 to be the catalyst for private sector infrastructure investment across Africa, AFC is now one of the highest investment grade rated multilateral financial institutions in Africa with an A3/P2 (Stable outlook) rating from Moody's Investors Service. A successful borrowing programme has raised more than US$3.5 billion for AFC's activities, including the Corporation's debut US$750 million Eurobond issue which was over 6 times oversubscribed. In terms of impact, AFC has invested more than US$ 4 billion in projects across 28 African countries to date. AFC's investment approach combines specialist industry expertise with a focus on financial and technical advisory, project structuring, project development and risk capital tailored to addressing Africa's unique infrastructure development needs in the core sectors of power, natural resources Topic is an independent Tunisian energy Company, with a primary focus on oil and gas exploration and production. Incorporated in 2000, TOPIC is founded by the Tunisian TOUMI Group and two professionals: Mr. Mongi ELLOUZE and Mr. Abdelmajid KACEM. The Main activities of TOPIC are the acquisition of interests in licenses for the exploration and production of energy assets, their development, and their exploitation through direct and/or indirect operating. |