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The Italian delegation brought together government institutions and private sector actors to showcase expertise in infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Italy ramps up Africa investment, infrastructure drive at CEO forum

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
All the event attendees pose for a group photo (courtesy)
Featured

AI Salon Kigali launched to connect Rwanda’s innovators to global AI networks

Monday, May 18, 2026
According to the AfCFTA 2024–2025 Implementation Report, 48 countries have submitted draft schedules of specific commitments on trade in services, with 22 already technically verified in priority sectors

The $200 handshake: Africa’s payment paradox

Sunday, May 17, 2026
President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema (L) and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (R) during a presidential panel discussion at Africa CEO Forum on Thursday, May 14. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Africa must process its own minerals, say Tinubu, Nguema

Friday, May 15, 2026
Top CEOs were recognised during the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 15. Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu ranked CEO of the Year. Courtesy
Business

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu ranked CEO of the Year

Friday, May 15, 2026
Benjamin Mutimura, Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, and Françoise Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of Proparco during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, May 13. Courtesy
Featured

€25m I&M Rwanda-Proparco deal to ease SMEs' access to finance

Friday, May 15, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses graduates of Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) at the graduation ceremony in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Courtesy
Education

PM challenges Rwanda Polytechnic graduates to innovate, create jobs

Thursday, May 14, 2026
CLOCKWISE: Enock Luyonza, Frank Mugarura, Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, Pacifique Nshimiyimana, and Marie-Magnificat Uwikuzo.
Business

Africa CEO Forum: What people say, expect

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs with refugee status and host communities in displacement-affected markets across East and Central Africa. Courtesy
Featured

Inkomoko ranked Africa’s 5th fastest-growing company, only Rwandan firm on FT list

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna, sign the agreement in Kigali on May 8. Courtesy
Energy

New solar deal to help achieve 900MW off-grid target

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
François Twagirumukiza, Chairperson of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), speaks at the meeting with RDB ahead of Africa CEO Forum. Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Local firms must leverage the Africa CEO Forum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
African Leaders during 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Concludes in Addis Ababa. Courtesy

Reprogramming Africa’s mind: Why the continent’s future depends on African solidarity

Monday, May 11, 2026