Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah to speak at GABI event in New York, USA
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah will speak in New York, USA, on September 21 at the Unstoppable Africa 2026 event. According to MyJoyOnline, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event will take place during the UN General Assembly high-level week.
Session on the value of sports talent
Mensah will take part in a session dedicated to protecting and profiting from Africa’s talent development system. It will discuss how improved contracts, more effective talent scouting systems, and stronger regional leagues can help retain a larger share of the economic value created by African athletes within the continent’s clubs, academies, communities, and sports institutions.
The report notes that African athletes create significant value for leagues, clubs, broadcasters, and sponsors in different countries. At the same time, the organizations that identify and develop these athletes often receive only a portion of the subsequent economic benefits.
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Unstoppable Africa event
The Unstoppable Africa 2026 meeting is scheduled for September 20–21. It is expected to bring together around 4,000 participants, including heads of state, international business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Herbert Mensah also serves on the World Rugby Executive Board and heads World Rugby Regions. According to the source’s assessment, discussions at the GABI platform could link sports development in Africa with investment, intellectual property, professional leagues, infrastructure, and institution-building.
