{"id":2000111845,"date":"2026-05-14T08:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T06:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000111845"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:31:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T09:31:38","slug":"kagame-hosts-african-heads-of-state-in-kigali-for-africa-ceo-forum-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kagame-hosts-african-heads-of-state-in-kigali-for-africa-ceo-forum-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Kagame hosts African heads of state in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

His discussions with Chapo focused on areas of cooperation, including security partnership, trade, and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda and Mozambique cooperate in various sectors aimed at strengthening economic development and regional stability, including trade, agriculture, industry, investment, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relations between the two countries date back to the 1990s, but gained renewed momentum in 2018 with the establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since July 2021, Rwanda\u2019s security forces have been working alongside Mozambican forces to combat terrorism in Cabo Delgado Province, which had been heavily destabilized by the extremist group Ansar al-Sunnah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The joint operations succeeded in driving militants out of strongholds they had established across different districts. Many fighters fled into forests where they continued to be pursued and neutralized by the security forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the restoration of security, thousands of displaced residents returned to their homes, while key infrastructure, including electricity services, resumed operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In August 2025, the governments of Rwanda and Mozambique renewed cooperation agreements on investment and counterterrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In February 2026, the Government of Rwanda also sent Mozambique 20 tonnes of food and medical supplies to support communities affected by floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a statement released by Rwanda\u2019s Office of the Presidency, discussions between Presidents Kagame and Tinubu also focused on strengthening the fruitful partnership between Rwanda and Nigeria across key sectors including trade, energy and defense cooperation. President Kagame also hosted President Tinubu and his delegation for a working lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, discussions with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani revolved around key areas of bilateral cooperation, the security situation across the continent, and global issues of mutual interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 is taking place in Kigali from May 14 to 15 at Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together some of the continent\u2019s most influential business and political leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held under the theme \u201cThe Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership,\u201d the forum is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants from over 75 countries, including CEOs, investors, heads of state, ministers and development finance institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President Paul Kagame welcomed President Daniel Chapo to Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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President Paul Kagame also hosted President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani for discussions on regional security and bilateral ties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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President Paul Kagame and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy and defense<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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