What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and why does Trump say he wants to bomb it?

Africa is emerging as a critical hub for global investment, trade, innovation, and economic development. With a projected population exceeding 2.5 billion by 2050, abundant natural resources, a growing middle class, and a young workforce, the continent is attracting significant attention from governments, corporations, investors, and entrepreneurs worldwide. In this context, global business summits, held both in Africa and internationally, have become essential platforms for fostering dialogue, building partnerships, and promoting economic cooperation. These gatherings, ranging from investment forums and trade expos to leadership conferences and innovation summits, convene policymakers, business executives, financiers, academics, and development experts. They serve not only as networking events but also as powerful instruments for driving economic growth, enhancing regional integration, and positioning Africa as a key player in the global economy. Several significant summits are scheduled or have recently occurred. The France-Africa Summit, also known as Africa Future Forward Summit, was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 11-12, marking the first time it took place in an Anglophone country. This was followed by Biashara Afrika in Lome, Togo, from May 18-22. The London-Africa Business Summit, convened by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on June 4, brought together diaspora professionals, international investors, and policymakers to discuss capital markets, tech investments, and economic growth in Africa. Looking ahead, the Global Africa Summit is set for July 30 at Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada, focusing on translating Canada's Africa Strategy into tangible trade, fintech, infrastructure, and green energy initiatives by connecting institutional investors with African markets. Other major recurring events include the US-Africa Business Summit in Mauritius (July 26-29), co-hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa and the Government of Mauritius; the Opportunities in Africa Summit in New York City, exploring Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in markets like Rwanda and Senegal; the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington D.C.; the Africa CEO Forum; the Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa in Nairobi; the Financial Times (FT) Africa Summit in London (October 21-22); and the Transform Africa Summit, organized by the Smart Africa Alliance, focusing on technology and digital transformation.