Africa Forward Summit 2026 will mark a defining moment in diplomatic history as Nairobi hosts the high-level gathering on May 11-12, 2026. Co-hosted by President William Samoei Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron, the summit brings together heads of state, business leaders, and global partners under the theme “Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth.” For the
The Africa Forward Summit opening in Nairobi on 11–12 May 2026 has been positioned as a defining shift in Africa – France relations, bringing together Heads of State, global financiers, innovators, and civil society under a new partnership framework co-hosted by Kenya and France. “It is my distinct honour to warmly welcome you to Nairobi,