Kigali, 14 & 15 May 2026

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Africa CEO Forum Awards 2026

Each year, the Africa CEO Forum Awards recognise companies, leaders, and investors who have made a significant contribution to growth in Africa. The call for applications is open until April 10, 2026.

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LEAD: Pan-African Governance Initiative

Discover LEAD, the new pan-African initiative launched by the Africa CEO Forum to train a new generation of public leaders and boost economic transformation through better governance.

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Kigali, 14 & 15 May 2026

Africa CEO Forum Awards 2026

LEAD: Pan-African Governance Initiative

A powerful and influential network of business leaders

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Alassane OUATTARA

Jim OVIA

Naguib SAWIRIS

Bella DISU

Mohamed EL KETTANI

Diego APONTE

Jeremy Awori

Abdulsamad RABIU

Kuseni DLAMINI

Aboubaker Omar HADI

Alain Ebobissé

Richard BIELLE

Oba OTUDEKO

Jean KACOU DIAGOU

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