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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

Dr. Eyob Tekalign speaking at African economic integration forum

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Africa Must Trade Within:NBE Governor Urges End to Fear of Intra-African Trade

African countries have been urged to confront long-standing fears around trading with one another, as momentum builds for deeper continental integration. The call was made by Ethiopia’s central bank governor during a high-level policy discussion focused on Africa’s economic future.…