Africa CEO Forum Kigali: Accelerating Africa’s Economic and Industrial Future
- The Africa CEO Forum 2026, held in Kigali, Rwanda, served as a platform for African business leaders and political figures to discuss the continent's economic transformation and the...
- A central focus of the forum was the identification of an industrial model suited for the continent.
- Addressing the challenges posed by fractures in the global market, African executives at the summit advocated for a system of shared capitalism, according to Anadolu Ajansı.
The Africa CEO Forum 2026, held in Kigali, Rwanda, served as a platform for African business leaders and political figures to discuss the continent’s economic transformation and the pursuit of sustainable industrial models.
A central focus of the forum was the identification of an industrial model suited for the continent. According to reporting by Jeune Afrique, participants discussed varying approaches, with Oligui Nguema citing Airbus and Tinubu citing Dangote as reference points in the search for an African industrial model.
Addressing the challenges posed by fractures in the global market, African executives at the summit advocated for a system of shared capitalism
, according to Anadolu Ajansı.
The proceedings in Kigali also brought specific attention to Gabon, which RFI reported was highlighted during the event. Union Sonapresse noted that the forum included an exchange with the SIFCA group.
According to Le Point, the gathering focused on accelerating Africa’s economic transformation as the continent navigates its position relative to major global powers.