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Kigali, Rwanda East African governments are being urged to rethink how they regulate satellite internet as a new Africa CEO Forum report warns that offshore telecom operators could weaken local investment, reduce public revenues and reshape the region’s digital future. The report says satellite providers such as Starlink are expanding quickly across Africa, but their direct-to-consumer model raises questions about sovereignty, taxation and fair competition.

Kigali, Rwanda East African economies should treat insurance and reinsurance as essential tools for growth, resilience and fiscal stability, according to a new Africa Re white paper presented at the 2026 Africa CEO Forum. The report argues that the region’s governments and insurers need to move beyond viewing insurance as a niche financial product and instead use it to manage climate shocks, support investment and protect development gains.

Airlines, airports, and African governments gathered in Addis Ababa this week under a clear message from the International Air Transport Association (IATA): aviation is not a luxury, it is a strategic pillar of long‑term economic growth that must be prioritized, not taxed to death.