AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAfrica CEO Forum in Kigali: Presidents and investors gathered at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 under “Scale or Fail,” with Paul Kagame urging Africans to defend their interests and stop being treated as a resource reserve. AfCFTA Reality Check: BUA boss Abdul Samad Rabiu said AfCFTA is failing in practice after he was denied entry to South Africa over an expired visa—while he claimed European passengers were cleared without visas. Nigeria Investment Push: Finance minister Taiwo Oyedele called Bola Tinubu Nigeria’s “chief marketer,” focusing on power, mining and ports; the IFC says it will send an investment mission to Nigeria after Tinubu’s meetings. Ports Deal: APM Terminals pledged $600m to modernise Nigeria’s Apapa port and expand logistics. Rwanda’s Pitch: Rwanda Development Board officials doubled down on positioning Kigali as East Africa’s investment hub, betting on stability, speed and connectivity. East Africa Trade & Standards: The EAC launched 2026 Regional Quality Awards to boost competitiveness and regional trade. DRC Update: M23 withdrew from gains on the Ruzizi Plain, but peace guarantees remain unclear.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.