Sadiq Khan will lead a trade mission to Africa, targeting Lagos, Accra, Johannesburg, and Cape Town to promote London as an investment hub. The visit includes a delegation of 27 London companies seeking to expand business in Africa. The trade relationship between London and Africa, worth £50bn in 2024, has been growing despite global challenges. The mission also aims to celebrate cultural connections, with substantial contributions from London's African diaspora and highlighting Lagos as a top tech hub.
Sadiq Khan will become the first Mayor of London to lead a trade mission to Africa, visiting cities in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa to boost trade links.
The bilateral trade relationship between Africa and London has shown consistent growth, with trade valued at £50bn in 2024, and UK exports increasing annually.
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