Rwanda is set to co-chair a high-level roundtable on artificial intelligence (AI) at the upcoming Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, highlighting its growing influence in digital innovation on the continent. The summit organisers describe AI as a fast-growing sector in which Rwanda is “one of the leading actors” in Africa. The summit co-organised by France…
Nairobi — The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation-led growth, youth empowerment, and creative economy financing as it participates in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 taking place in Nairobi from May 11 to 12. The summit, jointly convened by the Governments of Kenya and France, brings together development partners, investors,…
Almost ten years after French President Emmanuel Macron’s Ouagadougou speech, which laid the foundations for renewed relations between France and African countries, the Republic of Kenya and the French Republic will co-host the inaugural Africa Forward Summit (AFS) 2026 in Nairobi on May 11 – 12. The Summit will be held at the Kenyatta International…
Addis Ababa — Organizers of the upcoming African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) say the event will serve as a critical platform for African content creators to challenge negative portrayals of the continent and promote more balanced narratives about Africa. The summit, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa from May 7 to 8, is…
Nairobi — The upcoming Africa Forward Summit is expected to advance high-level dialogue on institutional frameworks, financing mechanisms, and international partnerships aimed at strengthening African-led security solutions as a foundation for long-term stability across the continent. The State Department for Foreign Affairs says the summit, scheduled for May 11-12, will seek to reframe Africa’s peace…
KnowBe4 to lead roundtable discussion on AI-driven phishing landscape. (Image source: 123RF) Cyber security firm KnowBe4 will lead a roundtable discussion at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 in Johannesburg, focused on AI-driven phishing attacks and how the local phishing landscape has evolved. The company says SA’s phishing landscape is no longer defined by obvious spelling errors or…
The Zambian government’s decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities’ commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th edition of RightsCon was scheduled to be held in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, from May 5 to 8, 2026. In an April 29 statement, the…
The Honorable Professor Amine Laghidi, an eminent international expert and presiding head of several global organizations, has been bestowed with the Special Award at the Trieste Summit. He notably distinguishes himself as the first Moroccan, African, and Arab laureate of this prestigious accolade. Furthermore, Professor Laghidi has been appointed to the Summit’s Board of Advisors,…
Africa’s health systems are under increasing strain as the continent faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), climate-related pressures on food systems, and widening inequalities in accessing nutritious food. These challenges are deeply interconnected, yet often addressed in isolation, highlighting the need for more integrated, prevention-focused approaches to health. As leaders gather in Nairobi,…
Tahir Latif, chief trust officer for EMEA at Securiti AI (a Veeam company), and Johan Steyn, founder of AIforBusiness.net. Business leaders must shift from a “forgiveness over permission” mindset to an “ethics-by-design” approach to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence in Africa. This was the core message from the ITWeb AI Summit 2026, where…
