The inclusion of BADEA increases the founding partners of the AIF to nine. These partners now include the African Development Bank, Afreximbank, Africa Finance Corporation, Africa50, among others. The collaboration aims to enhance financial support and investment in Africa, fostering economic growth and development across the continent. The AIF serves as a platform for promoting infrastructure investment, addressing key challenges, and facilitating partnerships that can drive sustainable development. This expanded partnership signifies a strong commitment to leveraging resources and expertise to achieve transformative outcomes in African economies.