{
  "id": 14940977,
  "title": "FT Africa Summit To Convene African Leaders, Investors, Policymakers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ft-africa-summit-to-convene-african-leaders-investors-policymakers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:32:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/ft-africa-summit-to-convene-african-leaders-investors-policymakers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Financial Times Africa Summit is set to convene on October 21-22, 2026, at The Landmark, London, with a focus on mobilising growth in a new global order. This 13th edition will bring together African leaders, policymakers, investors, and executives to discuss critical issues shaping the continent’s economic future. The summit will feature a range of speakers, including President John Dramani Mahama, Former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo, Aliko Dangote, and Kristy McNeill, Minister for International Development of the UK Government. Attendees will explore topics such as finance, trade, technology, infrastructure, energy, and industrial growth, with a particular emphasis on how African economies can convert structural change into stronger domestic markets, greater investment, and long-term economic value. The summit will also host the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards, recognizing innovative private sector initiatives addressing Africa’s most pressing development challenges.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}