Kagame Exhorts Africa to ‘Scale or Fail’ by Leveraging its Demographic Weight and Resources Wealth
The 13th edition of the annual Africa CEO Forum took place at the Kigali International Convention Center in Rwanda from
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US and China Inch Toward ‘Constructive Strategic Stability’ During Trump’s Visit to China
From 13 to 15 May 2026, US President Donald Trump was on an official visit to China at the invitation
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Africa Forward Summit 2026 Mobilizes €23B and Creates 250,000 Jobs
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 (#AFS2026) took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 11 to 12 May 2026. It represents a
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France and Egypt Deepen Strategic Partnership
On his way to Kenya, France’s President Emmanuel Macron first stopped by Egypt for an official visit from 9 to
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Botswana and Rwanda Can Learn From Each Other’s Meteoric Rise
Botswana is consistently rated as one of the top economies in Africa thanks to its astute management of its diamond
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Kenya and Tanzania Push Forth On Regional Integration, But Pull Back Over Regional Oil Refinery
From 4 to 5 May 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto was on a state visit to Tanzania. During the visit,
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Ramaphosa Undertakes ‘Working Visit’ to Zimbabwe
Mired by controversy, the visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Zimbabwe has come under scrutiny. Presidential spokesperson Vinent
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Rwanda and Tanzania Join Hands to Enhance Connectivity and Boost Regional Integration
On 3 May 2026, Rwandan President Paul Kagame was in Tanzania for a single-day state visit. The main agenda on
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China’s Zero-Tariff Policy for Africa Might Have Limited Impact
Announced with great fanfare at the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo 2025 (#CAETE2025) in Changsha in June 2025, the zero-tariff
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Seychelles President Herminie Visits Russia to Forge Stronger Ties
From 20 to 23 April 2026, Seychelles President Patrick Herminie was on a state visit to Russia. On 22 April
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