President Paul Kagame has arrived in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, to attend the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
The 28th edition of the summit is being held under the theme of accelerating partnerships and investment to advance development across the Commonwealth.
Kagame also joined other invited dignitaries at a parade held to mark the 45th anniversary of Antigua and Barbuda’s independence.
He arrived in St John’s on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from Dakar, Senegal, where he had attended the launch of the Youth Olympic Games.
During his visit to Senegal, Kagame also met with his counterpart, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who received him at his office. The two leaders discussed regional and global issues, including cooperation and Africa’s role in hosting major sporting events.








