Voices of the event

Speakers

Diplomats, ministers, business leaders and scholars coming together in Stockholm.

Guest of Honor

Sweden

Johan Forssell

Guest of Honour · Minister for Migration, Government of Sweden

Johan Forssell serves as Sweden's Minister for Migration and joins Africa Day 2026 as Guest of Honour.

Ambassadors – Dean and Deputy Deans, African Ambassadors Group in Sweden

Rwanda

H.E. Dr. Diane Gashumba

Dean of the African Ambassadors Group in Stockholm · Ambassador of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries

H.E. Dr. Diane Gashumba is a medical doctor and seasoned diplomat serving as Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries and Dean of the African Ambassadors Group in Stockholm.

Zimbabwe

H.E. Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga

Deputy Dean of the African Ambassadors Group in Stockholm · Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Sweden

H.E. Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga serves as Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Sweden and Deputy Dean of the African Ambassadors Group in Stockholm.

Morocco

H.E. Karim Medrek

Deputy Dean of the African Ambassadors Group in Stockholm · Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Sweden

H.E. Karim Medrek is a career diplomat, nominated Ambassador of His Majesty the King to Sweden after serving as Ambassador to Australia, New Zealand and several Pacific States.

Keynote Address

TradeMark Africa

Ms. Allen Sophia Asiimwe

Deputy CEO, TradeMark Africa

Welcome Address

Sweden

Carl Malmqvist

Vice President, Middle East & Africa (MEA) · Business Sweden

25+ years of global leadership and industrial expertise. Strong background in international sales and regional management across Asia, Europe, and Africa, with a deep focus on business development and strategic market expansion.