Tinubu Hosts Rwanda’s Kagame in Private Lunch, Discusses Africa’s Role in a Changing World

Tinubu Hosts Rwanda’s Kagame in Private Lunch, Discusses Africa’s Role in a Changing WorldIn a significant diplomatic engagement, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted Rwandan President Paul Kagame to a private lunch in Abuja on Thursday afternoon. The meeting, revealed in a Facebook post on President Tinubu’s official page, underscores a growing partnership between two of Africa’s most influential leaders.”This afternoon, I had a private lunch with H.E. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda to discuss the current state of world affairs and advancing Africa in an ever-changing global landscape,” Tinubu shared.

While details of the meeting remain under wraps, the tone suggests a strategic dialogue on continental unity, economic transformation, and Africa’s positioning in a rapidly evolving global order.Observers see the Kagame-Tinubu interaction as symbolic of a new wave of African leadership committed to collaboration, innovation, and regional influence amid geopolitical tensions, global economic shifts, and climate uncertainty.This development comes as Africa increasingly pushes for a stronger voice on the world stage—from trade reforms and security architecture to digital transformation and sustainable development.

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