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President Samia Suluhu Hassan meets Aliko Dangote in Dar es Salaam over proposed $17 billion East African refinery project.

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Tanzania Revives Dangote Refinery as Samia Suluhu Battles for $17 Billion East African Oil Project

Tanzania has revived high-level negotiations with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote as President Samia Suluhu Hassan pushes to secure a proposed $17 billion East African oil refinery project that could redefine the region’s energy future. The strategic meeting took place at…

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May 17, 2026

President Tinubu speaks at Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, advocating Africa First policy, AfCFTA trade activation, regional collaboration, and Nigeria’s $20bn FDI milestone in 2026.

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Tinubu Pushes “Africa First” Demands Trade Revolution Across Africa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has called for a stronger “Africa First” economic direction while speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Presidential Panel in Kigali, Rwanda, where he urged African nations to stop relying on external economic dependency and instead…

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May 16, 2026

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Rwanda Creative Economy Strategy Takes Center Stage at Africa CEO Forum 2026

The future of Africa’s creative industries moved beyond music charts and red carpets in Kigali this week. During the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Youth and Arts, Xandrine Umutoni, delivered one of the summit’s clearest…

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May 16, 2026

How Tony Elumelu and Awele Elumelu Empowered 27,000 African Entrepreneurs With $100 Million Through TEF

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TIME100 Philanthropy 2026 Celebrates Tony Elumelu’s $100M Impact on African Entrepreneurs

Nigerian billionaire banker and economist Tony Elumelu and physician Awele Vivien Elumelu have emerged as two of Africa’s most influential philanthropic figures after receiving global recognition on the TIME100 Philanthropy 2026. The recognition highlights their long-term commitment to entrepreneurship development…

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May 16, 2026

Aliko Dangote Highlights 10 Most Promising African Countries for Investment Growth in 2026

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Aliko Dangote has highlighted a powerful list of African countries he considers the most promising for investment, pointing to a new wave of economic transformation across the continent. His outlook reflects growing investor confidence in Africa’s long-term growth, especially in…

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May 15, 2026

Lagos Targets N16.14 Trillion Food Economy With Mega Agriculture Infrastructure Push

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Lagos Unveils Massive N16.14tn Food Economy Plan To Become Africa’s Food Hub

Lagos State has intensified its ambition to become Africa’s leading food systems powerhouse after unveiling a sweeping infrastructure and agriculture transformation plan targeting a N16.14 trillion food economy. At the 2026 ministerial press briefing held on Friday, the Commissioner for…

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May 15, 2026

Paul Kagame speaking at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 on Africa’s economic sovereignty and resource protection.

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Africa Must Stop Letting the World Steal Its Wealth–President Paul Kagame

Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered one of the strongest speeches of the year at the Africa CEO Forum 2026, challenging African leaders to stop accepting exploitation and start protecting the continent’s enormous wealth. His message in Kigali was direct, urgent, and…

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May 14, 2026

Aliko Dangote speaks on refinery ownership and Nigeria’s fuel market growth.

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Dangote Rejects NNPC Bid for Bigger Refinery Stake as Petrol Supply Hits ₦3.2 Trillion in Nigeria

Aliko Dangote has revealed that he rejected attempts by NNPC Limited to increase its ownership stake in the massive Dangote Petroleum Refinery, saying the company now wants ordinary Nigerians and global investors to participate when shares are offered publicly. The…

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May 14, 2026

Bola Ahmed Tinubu meets Paul Kagame in Kigali during high-level talks on trade, investment, and regional integration.

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Tinubu, Kagame Move to Deepen Nigeria-Rwanda Ties as Trade, Visa Talks Gain Momentum

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Paul Kagame have agreed to strengthen relations between Nigeria and Rwanda in a fresh push for trade growth, diplomatic cooperation, and regional integration. The two leaders reached the agreement during a high-level meeting at the…

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May 14, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during a televised national address amid the revived Phala Phala farmgate scandal.

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Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign as Farmgate Scandal Rocks South Africa Again

South Africa’s political temperature rose sharply this week after Cyril Ramaphosa firmly rejected calls for his resignation over the revived Phala Phala farmgate scandal. The South African president said he would remain in office and challenge the findings of an…

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May 13, 2026