At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Babacar Seck joined leaders from OpenAI, Amini, Visa and Dalberg to unpack where Africa's AI opportunity is real, where the gaps are, and what needs to happen now.

Satellite internet is opening up new possibilities for connectivity across Africa. At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Askya and the Africa CEO Forum examined how to make sure the continent captures the full value of it.

Few topics attract as much debate in African venture capital as exits. A decade into Africa’s startup journey, the ecosystem has proven it can build valuable, scalable companies. The real question is no longer whether African founders can create value, but how that value can translate into liquidity,  and whether the current debate around “no exits” accurately reflects reality.

Few topics attract as much debate in African venture capital as exits. A decade into Africa’s startup journey, the ecosystem has proven it can build valuable, scalable companies. The real question is no longer whether African founders can create value, but how that value can translate into liquidity,  and whether the current debate around “no exits” accurately reflects reality.

At the AI Action Summit in Paris in February 2025, the conversation turned toward Africa’s growing place in the global AI story. The continent was no longer framed as a passive recipient of innovation, but as an active contributor shaping where the technology goes next.

There’s a narrative out there that Africa is not well-placed to take part in today’s artificial-intelligence revolution. But this is wrong. It fundamentally misunderstands the continent’s unique position to become a major player in this transformative moment.It All Begins Here