Business Leaders Meet in Rwanda

May 14, 2026, 10:19
AfricaInternational

Introduction

The 2026 Africa CEO Forum started on May 14 in Kigali, Rwanda. About 2,800 people from 70 countries came to talk about business in Africa.

Main Body

Many presidents and business leaders met here. They talked about energy, computers, and factories. They want African businesses to grow bigger and work together. Africa wants to trade more between its own countries. Now, some countries make finished products instead of selling raw materials. For example, they process cocoa and minerals at home. Small businesses also came to the meeting. They met big bosses to get money and help. Rwanda wants to be a top place for business to make more money by 2028.

Conclusion

The meeting continues in Kigali. The leaders want to make the same rules for everyone and bring more money to Africa.

Learning

💡 THE 'WANT' PATTERN

In this text, we see a very important way to talk about goals and desires. It is simple: Person/Group + want + to + action.

From the text:

  • They want African businesses to grow.
  • Africa wants to trade more.
  • Rwanda wants to be a top place.
  • The leaders want to make the same rules.

🛠️ HOW TO USE IT

Use this when you talk about your future or a dream.

Example Path:

  • I want → to learn →\rightarrow English.
  • She wants → to visit →\rightarrow Rwanda.

Quick Tip: If you talk about one person (He, She, It, Rwanda), add an -s to the word: Wants.

Vocabulary Learning

forum (n.)
A meeting where people talk about a topic.
Example:The Africa CEO Forum is a place for business leaders to share ideas.
business
commercial activity or trade
Example:She runs a small business selling handmade crafts.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or manage a group.
Example:Business leaders met to discuss future plans.
leaders
people who guide or direct others
Example:The school leaders decided to improve the playground.
energy (n.)
Power that makes things work.
Example:They talked about energy sources like solar and wind.
talk
to speak about a subject
Example:We will talk about our plans tomorrow.
computers (n.)
Machines that process data.
Example:Many companies use computers to manage information.
energy
power or strength
Example:The city needs more energy from solar panels.
factories (n.)
Large buildings where goods are made.
Example:Factories produce cars, clothes, and other products.
computers
electronic devices for processing data
Example:Students use computers to write essays.
grow (v.)
To become larger or more successful.
Example:African businesses want to grow faster.
factories
places where goods are made
Example:The factories produce cars for the market.
trade (v.)
To buy and sell goods between places.
Example:Countries trade goods to help each other.
trade
to buy and sell goods
Example:They will trade spices with neighboring countries.
products (n.)
Things that are made and sold.
Example:The company sells many different products.
products
items made for sale
Example:The store sells fresh products.
raw materials
basic materials before processing
Example:The factory uses raw materials like iron.
raw materials (n.)
Basic resources that are not yet processed.
Example:Raw materials like iron ore are used to make steel.
process (v.)
To transform or change something.
Example:They process cocoa into chocolate.
process
to transform or change something
Example:They process cocoa into chocolate.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods or services.
Example:The meeting aims to bring more money to Africa.
cocoa
a bean used to make chocolate
Example:Cocoa is grown in tropical regions.
money
currency used for buying
Example:She saved money for a new bike.
rules (n.)
Guidelines that people follow.
Example:They want to make the same rules for everyone.
rules
guidelines or laws
Example:The rules say you must wear a seatbelt.
everyone
all people
Example:Everyone should bring their own lunch.