African countries are set to gain from the Africa Forward Summit, a high-level gathering co-hosted by William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi. The summit, scheduled for May 11–12, 2026, will bring together more than 30 Heads of State, investors, innovators and development partners. It will focus on investment, innovation and cooperation between Africa and
President William Ruto is expected to use the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to push for a new era of Africa-France cooperation centered on investment, innovation, green growth and African-led development. The high-level summit, officially titled Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth, will bring together Heads of State and Government on May 11 and
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to push for a renewed Africa-France partnership centered on innovation, investment and multilateral cooperation during the upcoming Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. The summit, themed “Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” will be held on May 11 and 12, 2026, and will bring together Heads of State and Government,