UK companies will supply goods and services for projects spanning education, clean water, electricity transmission, and government infrastructure. These deals are supported by £1.1 billion in financing and guarantees from UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency.
The contracts were announced as the fifth UK-West and Central Francophone Africa Trade and Investment Forum (WCAF) opened today in Conakry, Guinea. UKEF is also increasing its exposure capacity across the region by £1.7 billion.
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stated, "These deals are a major win for UK businesses, helping them secure new contracts in fast-growing markets and driving jobs and growth across the United Kingdom."
Tim Reid, CEO of UK Export Finance, added, "British businesses have won a huge number of contracts to support key infrastructure projects across the region in recent years, driving job creation in the UK while helping our partners in francophone Africa build the infrastructure they need."
Specific projects include a £75 million education infrastructure programme by Planet One, a £91 million Guinea Regional Water Project by Aqua Africa, and the £129 million La Cotiere Conakry Transmission project secured by Elecnor.
In Benin, £82 million will fund a new government administrative complex, with the contract awarded to ACC UK Group Ltd. The WCAF V forum, hosted by UKEF in partnership with DMA Invest and the Guinean government, will run until 21 October 2026.
