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Africa: Africa CEO Forum Kicks Off in Kigali

[New Times] African political and business leaders, investors, and senior executives are gathering in Kigali for the opening of the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum on May 14, setting the stage for two days of high-level discussions on Africa's economic future.

Africa: Local Firms Must Leverage the Africa CEO Forum

[New Times] Rwanda will this week once again host the Africa CEO Forum, one of the continent's premier gatherings of business leaders, investors and policymakers. The 2026 edition, scheduled for May 14-15 in Kigali, is expected to bring together more than 2,000 CEOs, investors,

Africa: What to Know About the Africa CEO Forum

[New Times] The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Kigali Convention Centre. It will bring together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and development finance institutions from Africa and beyond.

Africa: Africa Eyes Shared Prosperity

[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA has urged African countries to harness their abundant natural resources to build a strong and resilient continental economy, while advocating for global multilateralism that upholds mutual partnerships and sovereign equality.

Africa: The Global Epidemic of Violence in an Age of Impunity

[IPS] New York -- Violence has metastasized into humanity's baseline condition. Yet international institutions remain paralyzed by vetoes and rivalry, offering hollow declarations while dehumanization becomes normalized. Coordinated action, not gestures, is desperately needed.