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Kigali, Rwanda – Africa stands at a defining moment in its economic transformation. With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, expanding digital economies, and the opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the continent has the potential to become one of the world’s leading engines of growth. The Innovate Africa Conference 2026, taking…
Kigali, Rwanda – The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 officially opened on Monday, 31 August 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together over 5,000 delegates from across the continent and beyond. Under the theme “Investing in Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience,” the forum marks a historic double milestone: 20 years since the founding vision of…
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda is looking to use artificial intelligence to make farming more productive, with early testing of AI-powered crop planning and fertilizer advisory tools pointing to potential yield gains of about 20 percent. The emerging technology push is part of a wider government effort to use AI to extend agricultural expertise to millions of farmers,…
Are you leading an NGO, social enterprise, research institution, or impact-driven organization with a scalable solution? Explore these major global funding opportunities supporting social innovation, community development, health, education, economic empowerment, and sustainable development. 1. Global Innovation Fund Funding Up to USD 15 million Applications Rolling GIF invests in social innovations that aim to improve…
Kigali, Rwanda – The inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, held on August 25–26, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre, marked a pivotal moment in the continent’s journey toward self-determination. Convened by the African School of Governance (ASG) and co-founded by President Paul Kagame and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, the forum brought together nearly 2,500…
Kigali, Rwanda – Nearly 1,000 African leaders, thinkers, and changemakers are gathering in Kigali this week for the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, taking place on August 25–26, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre. Convened by the African School of Governance (ASG), the forum brings together heads of state, former presidents, business leaders, and young innovators to chart a…
📅 Date: November 19, 2026🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 11:45 PM📍 Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa🎫 Format: In-Person Gala Event The All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA™), in partnership with CNBC Africa, remain Africa’s largest single-business awards. Now in its 14th year, the AABLAs continue to tell an African story of perseverance, success, innovation, and accountability. The…
Africa’s universities stand at a pivotal crossroads. As artificial intelligence, big data, and digital technologies fundamentally reshape global industries, the continent’s higher education institutions have an unprecedented opportunity to lead, not follow. The Future of Education 2026 summit confronts the urgent imperative to transform Sub-Saharan African campuses into dynamic hubs of innovation, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge research. By…
