The Africa Forward Summit “Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth” will bring together Heads of State and Government, development partners, private sector leaders and innovators. The Summit will focus on strengthening Africa–France cooperation in innovation, investment and sustainable growth. The Summit will be co-hosted by H.E. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of
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