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President Mahama in Cote d’Ivoire for Africa CEO Forum

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on May 13, 2025, to attend the 12th Africa CEO Forum and strengthen bilateral relations.
The visit followed invitations by President Alassane Ouattara amid ongoing efforts to enhance state and private sector cooperation across Africa.
The forum gathered African leaders and business executives to discuss Africa’s self-reliance, regional peace, security, and partnerships with international actors like the U.S.
President Paul Kagame highlighted that recent U.S. Aid reductions serve as a “wake-up call” to accelerate Africa's development and internal cooperation efforts.
The visit and forum outcomes aim to consolidate South Africa’s investment presence and support African-led peace and economic transformation initiatives.

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Year after year, the Africa CEO Forum has established itself as the almost unbeatable meeting of the private sector on the continent. The 2025 edition opens this Monday, May 12 in Abidjan. More than 2,500 bosses or executives are expected. And no less than six announced heads of state.

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Kwaku Azar defends Mahama’s authority to govern from abroad amid Minority concerns

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President Mahama in Cote d’Ivoire for Africa CEO Forum

President John Dramani Mahama, has arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to participate in the Africa CEO Forum 2025, one of the continent’s premier platforms for dialogue between political and business leaders. He and his entourage landed at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport on Monday 12th May, 2025. On Tuesday, May 13, President Mahama will feature in a high-level conversation during the forum, focusing on Ghana’s energy strategy. …

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Alassane Ouattara and Orange, Paul Kagame and IFC... Are the public and the private ready to sign a new deal?

Seven Heads of State and Government, leaders of institutions and big bosses are gathered in Abidjan on the occasion of the Africa CEO Forum with a goal: to break the vicious circle of declining public and private investment to review continental ambitions upwards.

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