A Continental Leadership Platform for Alignment, Influence and Impact
The Forward Africa Leaders Symposium (FALS) is a high-level leadership convening dedicated to aligning leaders perspectives to shape Africa’s digital, economic, and governance future. The Symposium provides a neutral, forward-looking space for dialogue between private and public stakeholders for consensus-building and strategic action on Africa’s most critical transformation priorities and shared development goals. Positioned at the intersection of digital transformation, governance reform, infrastructure development, strategic investment and inclusive and sustainable growth, FALS is designed to move conversations toward practical frameworks, partnerships, and policy-relevant outcomes.
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Curated platforms to project Africa’s voice in the international arena. It:
• Positions African leadership at the apex of global discourse.
• Projects continental priorities into international forums with clarity and strategic intent.
• Bridges African strategies to global capital, institutional partnerships, and multilateral influence.
A distinguished community of policymakers, business executives, innovators and thought leaders driving the conversations that are shaping Africa’s future.
Prime Minister and Head of State of the Kingdom of Lesotho
President of Namibia
Former President of the Republic of Ghana
APRM Focal Point Committee and Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria, Responsible for African Affairs
CEO, APRM
Secretary General AfCFTA Secretariat
First Lady of the Republic Seychelles
First Lady of the Republic of the Gambia
Executive Chairman, KGL Group
Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament and Chair, Cleopatra Group
The framework for every Forward Africa conversation.
Elevating diverse leadership voices that shape policy, business, innovation and Africa’s development agenda through thought leadership and meaningful dialogue.
Transforming ideas into measurable outcomes by promoting practical solutions, institutional excellence and accountable leadership.
Building trusted relationships across governments, businesses, development institutions and civil society to unlock collaboration and shared value.
Advancing policies and investments that promote economic resilience, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and equitable opportunities for all.
Catalyzing innovation, digital transformation and investment to create competitive, resilient and investable ecosystems across Africa
The African Free Trade Area(AFCFTA) is creating a digital bridge across Africa, boosting economic opportunities and reducing poverty. For AfCFTA to reach its full potential, we must commit to building robust digital infrastrcuture and advancing seamless digital trade protocols. Together with central banks, regulators, and businesses, we are crafting the future of Africa’s digital economy.
The African Free Trade Area(AFCFTA) is creating a digital bridge across Africa, boosting economic opportunities and reducing poverty. For AfCFTA to reach its full potential, we must commit to building robust digital infrastrcuture and advancing seamless digital trade protocols. Together with central banks, regulators, and businesses, we are crafting the future of Africa’s digital economy.
The African Free Trade Area(AFCFTA) is creating a digital bridge across Africa, boosting economic opportunities and reducing poverty. For AfCFTA to reach its full potential, we must commit to building robust digital infrastrcuture and advancing seamless digital trade protocols. Together with central banks, regulators, and businesses, we are crafting the future of Africa’s digital economy.
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