In what was unprecedented in Cameroon, the first edition of the African Economic Development Week organized by the African Economic Development Agency (AEDA) took place in Yaounde from the 24th to 26th July 2024. The event had a lineup of activities from Business forums to Awards ceremonies.

Dr. Abdul Manaff, a global investor and Chairman of First Holdings, made a historic announcement during the event, committing $48 billion to invest in Africa. This significant investment pledge represents one of the largest commitments to African economic development and signals strong confidence in the continent's growth potential.