While the Maghreb’s economic exchanges have long been centered on Europe, new growth areas are now emerging at the crossroads of Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. It is in this context that the Afro-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS’26), organized by Aquarian Consult, will be held in Abuja from March 23 to 28, 2026.

The summit aims to provide a space for economic dialogue and sectoral cooperation between African and Caribbean stakeholders, with growing interest from Moroccan companies engaged in South-South initiatives.

Alignment with Morocco’s Atlantic Vision

Morocco’s Atlantic strategy seeks to strengthen its position as a gateway between Africa, the Americas, and the broader Atlantic space. AACIS’26 serves as a forum for reflection and business matchmaking, fostering structured economic exchanges between West Africa, the Caribbean, North Africa, and particularly Morocco. The summit will bring together public institutions, financial actors, and businesses around concrete projects, supported by major financial and development partners.

Structuring Institutional and Financial Partnerships

Among the summit’s partners is Afreximbank, which supports intra-African and extra-African trade and investment through financing mechanisms and transaction security solutions. Participation from Nigerian institutions, including the Nigerian Ministry of Agriculture and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), opens prospects for cooperation in key sectors such as agriculture, agro-industry, agricultural inputs, and associated technologies, within a market of more than 200 million consumers.

The Caribbean: A Complementary Space for Cooperation

Morocco already maintains a diplomatic presence in the Caribbean, notably through the joint mission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in Rabat. AACIS’26 aims to extend this dynamic to the economic sphere by connecting African operators with Caribbean institutions such as the OECS, Grenada, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Identified opportunities include sustainable tourism, climate-resilient agriculture, renewable energy, the blue economy, and environmentally focused projects, in collaboration with international partners such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

A Sectoral Approach Aligned with Economic Priorities

The summit highlights several strategic sectors for South-South cooperation:

• Agriculture and food sovereignty: Leveraging Moroccan expertise in irrigation, fertilization, and water resource management.
• Finance, logistics, and infrastructure: Connecting Casablanca’s financial hub with emerging trade corridors in West Africa and the Caribbean.
• Cultural and creative industries: New co-production opportunities for Moroccan cinema, design, and creative industries, promoting both cultural and economic exchange.

This sectoral approach aims to foster balanced and sustainable partnerships based on complementary expertise and markets.

A Platform for Dialogue and Economic Projection

The economic exchange potential between Morocco and Nigeria, estimated at nearly USD 10 billion, illustrates the opportunities offered by emerging South-South corridors. AACIS’26 positions itself as a space for dialogue, project structuring, and matchmaking between public and private stakeholders.