African CEO Forum kicks off in Rwanda

Political and business leaders to discuss Continental Free Trade Area

The 2019 African CEO Forum kicked off on Monday in Kigali, Rwanda, with a call for the public and private sectors to make the Continental Free Trade Area, or CFTA, a reality.

Speaking during the opening ceremony, Rwanda President Paul Kagame said the CFTA is on the cusp of coming into force, noting that only one more ratification is needed.