The World Economic Forum will bring its flagship Africa summit back to South Africa in April 2027, ending a seven-year pause triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Chido Munyati, WEF’s Head of Africa, confirmed the meeting will take place in either Johannesburg or Cape Town.
The announcement underscores a renewed focus on Africa’s economic future, making the 2027 gathering a highly anticipated milestone for leaders and innovators eager to shape the continent’s trajectory.
This revival promises a vital platform for tackling Africa’s most pressing opportunities, particularly large-scale job creation for its youthful population
. Already, discussions at this year’s WEF in Davos are centering on powerful engines for growth like the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and the renewable energy sector.
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