Presidents from Nigeria, Gabon, Mozambique, Mauritania, and Guinea are expected in Kigali for the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which brings together business leaders, investors, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond.
The forum will take place at Kigali Convention Centre from May 14 to 15, 2026.
Organizers confirmed that Paul Kagame will attend alongside five other African heads of state.
These include Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Daniel Chapo, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, and Mamadi Doumbouya.
According to the organizers, the forum is jointly organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group and Rainbow Unlimited and will mark the 12th edition of the event.
This year’s summit will be held in Rwanda for the third time and will focus on strategies for strengthening Africa’s self-reliance and economic transformation.
More than 2,000 participants are expected to attend discussions centered on Africa’s development agenda for the next decade, including major infrastructure projects, industrial growth, productivity, and accelerating implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
KIGALI TIMES