MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has been announced as a sponsor of CNN’s inaugural Global Perspectives event, a new platform designed to convene CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders driving transformation across the world’s dynamic economies.
The first edition of the forum, themed Global Perspectives: On Africa, will take place on November 3, 2025, bringing together a high-profile line-up of global leaders and changemakers to explore Africa’s role in shaping the next transformation economy and the emerging global order.
A World-Class Speaker Line-Up
CNN has confirmed an impressive roster of speakers, including:
- Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman & CEO, DP World
- Mark Suzman, CEO and Board Member, Gates Foundation
- H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation, Egypt
- Cristina Duarte, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa
- Professor Lesley Lokko OBE, Founder and Chair, African Futures Institute
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Author
- Tsitsi Masiyiwa, Co-founder and Chair, Higherlife Foundation
- Ralph Mupita, Group President and CEO, MTN
The event will feature discussions on Africa’s turning point, leadership for a new global order, and strategies for building sustainable, transformation-driven economies.
Global Coverage and CNN Anchors
Proceedings will be moderated by leading CNN journalists including Christiane Amanpour, Richard Quest, Jim Sciutto, Zain Asher, Larry Madowo, and Eleni Giokos. Their conversations will be broadcast across CNN platforms worldwide, with highlights and exclusive interviews culminating in a dedicated show on CNN International.
MTN’s Sponsorship Role
As an official sponsor, MTN will have its branding featured across the event’s marketing collateral, digital campaigns, and on-site displays. The sponsorship underscores the telecom giant’s positioning as a pan-African brand committed to enabling connectivity, innovation, and economic growth.
The partnership provides MTN with an opportunity to engage directly with global decision-makers, while reinforcing its role in advancing Africa’s digital and economic transformation.
The Global Perspectives series is CNN’s newest international convening platform aimed at spotlighting bold leadership, innovative ideas, and the regions at the heart of global change. The inaugural Africa edition sets the tone for future gatherings that will cover other regions shaping global transformation.
For more details, including attendance information, visit CNN Global Perspectives.