AWE appoints its Regional Ambassadors
Nigeria : Solape Akinpelu, a tech entrepreneur promoting African women’s financial inclusion
Cameroon : Dr. Yasmine Ndassa, the research scientist turned data storyteller
Julien Ngum Che : advocating for the rights of displaced women and youth in Cameroon

Date: May 14–15, 2026
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
The 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum will take place on May 14–15, 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Considered the largest international gathering of the African private sector, the annual summit will bring together over 2,800 business leaders, investors, and policymakers from across Africa and around the world.
Organized in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, the event will feature two days of conferences, debates, and high-level meetings focused on the pivotal role of the private sector in Africa’s economic development.
Participation is exclusive to company executives and COMEX members with a turnover exceeding €20 million (or €50 million for international companies).
For more information: Africa CEO Forum 2026
Registration: https://jeuneafrique.mediactive-events.com/
2026-05-14