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“We really need to pay attention to what has been done here (in Rwanda) because it’s a real template that we just want to take and put it in Kenya, Nigeria, Accra, Abuja, Johannesburg and we will move in Africa.” Masai Ujiri, President of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and Co-Founder of the Giants of Africa, Zaria Group at the #ACF2026. #RBANews

Africa’s sports economy is projected to reach $20B by 2035 — and investors should be paying attention. I just wrapped an incredible conversation with @EleniGiokos and Masai Ujiri, co-founder of @GiantsOfAfrica, on why arenas, courts, and concert venues are as vital to Africa’s future as roads and power infrastructure. Securing broadcast and merchandising rights, building transparent sponsorship markets, leveraging audience data, and developing multi-use arenas that generate year-round revenue will be critical to unlocking #Africa’s sports and entertainment potential. The sports value chain can become a true game-changer for the continent. Let’s build it. #CreativeEconomy #IFCinAfrica #ACF2026

Very pleased to partner with Zaria Group, led by Masai Ujiri, co-founder of @GiantsOfAfrica, to help build a multi-country platform for sports and entertainment districts across #Africa. Sport is not only culture — it is also business, infrastructure, jobs, tourism, and opportunity. With greater private sector investment and professionalization, Africa can capture far more value from its sports and entertainment industries. Proud to see the @WorldBankGroup supports this vision. #ACF26

“For Rwanda, and the continent, investing in this sector, is about turning artistic innovation into long-term economic growth. Initiatives like Move Afrika are vital because it takes us a step closer to this vision by professionalizing every layer of the industry.” President Kagame virtually participated in yesterday’s Global Citizen NOW Summit, which took place in New York City, discussing the impact of turning ideas into opportunity and capacity building.

🔴 Live from Kigali. The @AfricaCEOForum 2026 starts now. Over the next two days, African business leaders and their international partners meet around the value chains reshaping the continent's economy. #ACF2026 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Today, the Chairman of the Board, @bj_pittman, CEO of BRD, @stellarusine, and members of the BRD leadership team engaged with the President of the @AfDB_Group, @sidi432085 on strengthening strategic partnerships and advancing sustainable development priorities. #PartnershipsForGrowth

On the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum, President Kagame held separate meetings with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB); Abdullah Almusaibeeh, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA); Philippe Labonne, President of Africa Global Logistics Group (AGL); and Gabriel Sémelas Gordo, President of Airbus Africa & Middle East. The meetings focused on strengthening partnerships and advancing investment opportunities that support Rwanda’s economic growth and transformation agenda.

This evening during #ACF2026, President Kagame attended a Presidential Panel featuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT of Nigeria and President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema @oliguinguema of Gabon discussing, “The Sovereign Test: Can Africa Turn Continental Alliances into Assets?”

This morning at the Kigali Convention Centre, President Kagame is attending the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group and co-hosted with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The @africaceoforum, which is being held under the theme, “Scale or Fail: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership”, brings together over 2,500 Heads of State and leaders from across public and private sector from over 75 countries. During the Opening Ceremony, President Kagame will participate in a fireside chat with CNN’s @EleniGiokos. Follow live: bit.ly/4dITny0 #ACF2026

Just touched down in Kigali for @africaceoforum, co-hosted by @WorldBankGroup and @jeune_afrique. This edition brings together 2,500+ leaders focused on scaling Africa’s growth and investment potential. The continent’s future competitiveness will depend on stronger regional integration, expanded trade, and building businesses that can scale into pan-African and global champions — creating jobs and deeper markets across the continent. Looking forward to the conversations! #ACF2026

President Kagame meets with African Heads of State and private sector leaders gathered in Kigali for the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum.

This morning at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame welcomed H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé @FEGnassingbe, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo for a one-day working visit to Rwanda. Their discussions centered on the strong and growing bilateral relations between the two nations as well as developments in advancing regional stability.

President Kagame received a delegation led by Mr. Ahmed Elsewedy, President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric, and Mr. Hossam El Shaer, Chairman of Sunrise Resorts & Cruises and Madaar, currently in Kigali for the upcoming Africa CEO Forum. The meeting centered on expanding investment in Rwanda, particularly in areas of sustainable energy, infrastructure development, and opportunities in the industrial and hospitality sectors.

President Kagame received H.E. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, for discussions on key areas of bilateral cooperation, the security situation across the continent, and global issues of mutual interest. President Ghazouani will also participate in the Africa CEO Forum, taking place from 14–15 May.

This evening, President Kagame welcomed President Daniel Chapo of the Republic of Mozambique to Rwanda. The two Heads of State discussed areas of bilateral partnerships including security cooperation, trade, and investment. President Chapo @daniel_chapo24 is in Kigali to attend the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum during his visit.

This morning, H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo, arrived in Kigali for a working visit.

Today, RDB Deputy CEO @JulianaMuganza participated in the Rwanda Global Gateway Investment Roadshow, co organised with the European Union Delegation in Rwanda, bringing together bringing together European development finance institutions, investors, commercial banks, and private sector actors to explore investment opportunities across Rwanda’s priority sectors. She noted that the roadshow is a deal making platform where Rwanda’s vision connects with European investors, development finance institutions, and private sector partners to unlock long term investment opportunities.

On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Minister @onduhungirehe attended a Ministerial-Level Strategic Dialogue on UN Security Council Reform and the Use of Veto. In his remarks, he said that, for a long time, the use of veto rights or the threat of its use has repeatedly been employed to pressure member states or block serious consideration of humanitarian interventions, thereby paralyzing the Council’s primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. He, therefore, reiterated Rwanda’s alignment with the Common African Position, which advocates for equitable representation of Africa on the UN Security Council. The Minister also emphasized that structural reform must go hand in hand with reforms to the Council’s working methods, including improvements in transparency and accountability.

This afternoon on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President Kagame met with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President Álvaro Lario. They discussed ongoing cooperation between Rwanda and IFAD, particularly in advancing rural development, agricultural transformation, and resilience for smallholder farmers. The discussions also explored opportunities to further strengthen collaboration in support of inclusive growth, market access, and private sector participation in agriculture.

President Kagame attended the opening of the #AfricaForward Summit, co-hosted by Kenya and France, which brought together Heads of State, business leaders, and innovators.