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All the event attendees pose for a group photo (courtesy)
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AI Salon Kigali launched to connect Rwanda’s innovators to global AI networks

Monday, May 18, 2026
The side event by Equity Bank Group held under the theme “From Fintech to Futuretech Scaling Africa’s Digital Economy,.
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Equity Group backs Rwanda’s drive to become Africa’s digital finance powerhouse

Monday, May 18, 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
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu ranked CEO of the Year

Friday, May 15, 2026
A section of Kigali Central Business District in Nyarugenge on May 8. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

We can finance the future using national assets

Friday, May 15, 2026
President Kagame attended a presidential panel featuring Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema during the 2026 Africa CEO Forum on Thursday, May 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro

THROUGH THE LENS: How Africa CEO Forum Day 1 unfolded

Friday, May 15, 2026
Equity Group and International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of World Bank Group sign a major partnership agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, May 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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New Equity Group, IFC deal to drive jobs in agriculture, creative economy

Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on May 31, 2026. Courtesy

India–Africa Forum Summit IV: A defining moment for the Global South

Thursday, May 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks at the opening of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

Kagame: Africa must act together, not merely analyse global crises

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Delegates attend the opening session of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on May 12, 2025. The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will kick off at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday on May 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Business

Africa CEO Forum kicks off in Kigali

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
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday, May 13
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PHOTOS: Presidents arrive in Kigali ahead of Africa CEO Forum

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The deals included a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement; an MoU on Visa Abolition for holders of all Rwandan passports; a Bilateral Air Services Agreement; and health, economic and trade and investment.
Editorial

It is time for Africa to turn to real continental trade

Friday, May 08, 2026