… The decision was announced jointly after discussions between the Government of India, the Chairperson of the African Union and the African Union Commission, with officials saying it was prudent to defer the summit amid growing public-health concerns. …
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for renewed multilateral solidarity in addressing Africa’s evolving peace and security challenges, warning that growing pressure on the global multilateral system is testing …
AU Commission Chair calls for stronger AU–UN cooperation amid rising global instabilityAudio By VocalizeFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday joined African leaders, diplomats and peace envoys in Libreville, Gabon, for the 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, convened by the African Union Commission. …
Uhuru joins African leaders at AU peace retreat in Gabon… Among the leaders engaged were representatives from France, Sierra Leone, Mauritius, Madagascar, Eswatini, Egypt, Chad, Comoros, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia, as well as officials from the African Union Commission and the International Finance Corpor …
President Ruto Introduces Justice Njoki Ndung’u to World Leaders in ICC Campaign Drive… Also in attendance were French President Emmanuel Macron, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. …
Africa asserts autonomy as Nairobi Summit forges partnership of equals… A peace and security plenary is set for 3.00pm to 4.30pm, with opening remarks by President William Ruto and President Macron, followed by discussions featuring UN Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. …
Police block protesters from accessing KICC during Africa Forward Summit, several arrested… On Wednesday, the French president will travel to Addis Ababa where he will hold talks with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the African Union Commission, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Macron seeks to cement Africa legacy with Kenya summit… mit held in a non-Francophone African country, drawing over 4,000 delegates, including 30 heads of state and government, global financiers, business leaders and civil society groups.Other dignitaries expected include UN Secretary-General António Guterres, African Union Commission …
Macron lands in Nairobi ahead of Africa Forward Summit… KDC will also take part in the AIM2030 High-Level Breakfast Meeting under the Africa Initiative for Medical Access and Manufacturing, a programme supported by the Government of Kenya, the African Union Commission, and the World Bank Group. …
KDC Champions Creative Economy and Youth Innovation at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi… reation, cultural expression and economic transformation."KDC will also engage in the AIM2030 High Level Breakfast Meeting under the Africa Initiative for Medical Access and Manufacturing (AIM2030), a flagship programme led by the Government of Kenya, the African Union Commission …
KDC roots for creative economy, innovation and youth-led enterprise growth
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India-Africa Forum Summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak
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India and the African Union have postponed the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled for May 28–31 in New Delhi, following an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa that has confirmed 139 deaths. The decision allows both sides to focus on public-health response efforts, with no new dates announced.
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Today
India-Africa Forum Summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak
India and the African Union have postponed the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled for May 28–31 in New Delhi, following an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa that has confirmed 139 deaths. The decision allows both sides to focus on public-health response efforts, with no new dates announced.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Yesterday
AU Commission Chair urges stronger AU-UN cooperation on African peace
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has called for renewed multilateral solidarity and stronger cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations to address Africa's peace and security challenges, warning that growing pressure on the global multilateral system is straining conflict prevention and mediation efforts across the continent.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Uhuru attends AU peace retreat focused on African conflict resolution
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joined African leaders and diplomats at the 17th High-Level Retreat on Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon, where he called for stronger African-led mediation frameworks and homegrown solutions to continental conflicts.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 13 May
Ruto campaigns for Justice Ndung'u's ICC judge candidacy
President William Ruto has stepped up Kenya's diplomatic push for Justice Njoki Ndung'u to be elected as an ICC judge, introducing her to leaders from numerous African and international countries during the Africa Forward Summit. Kenya is seeking support from the 125 member states of the Rome Statute, emphasising Justice Ndung'u's legal experience and contributions to constitutional jurisprudence.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Summit concludes with Africa-France partnership declaration
The Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted by Kenya and France and attended by African heads of state, French President Emmanuel Macron, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, resulted in a declaration signed by African nations and the French Republic to strengthen partnership and advance inclusive growth and innovation.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 12 May
Police arrest protesters outside Africa Forward Summit at KICC
Police in Nairobi blocked human rights activists from accessing the Kenyatta International Convention Centre during the Africa Forward Summit, with several people arrested along Uhuru Highway. Security was tightened around the venue following the incident.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunday 10 May
Macron visits Kenya for Africa-France partnership summit
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Africa to renew France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties. In Kenya, he will co-host the Africa Forward summit on Monday and Tuesday with African leaders and business executives, focusing on economic development and cross-border investment.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Macron arrives in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Nairobi for a two-day Africa Forward Summit co-hosted with President William Ruto, bringing together African leaders and business executives. The summit, themed "Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth," is the first France–Africa summit held in a non-Francophone African country and is expected to draw over 4,000 delegates, including 30 heads of state and government.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 7 May
KDC champions creative economy and youth innovation at Africa Forward Summit
The Kenya Development Corporation is participating in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi (May 11–12), jointly convened by Kenya and France, to mobilize financing and partnerships for youth-led innovation. KDC is positioning itself as a development finance driver supporting digital entrepreneurship, creative industries, fintech, and emerging technologies.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
KDC emphasises innovation, creative economy in Africa Forward Summit
Kenya Development Corporation is participating in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi (May 11–12), jointly convened by Kenya and France, to advance innovation-led growth and youth-led enterprise. KDC Director General Norah Ratemo stated that the corporation is providing affordable and inclusive financing to enable creatives, innovators and digital entrepreneurs to scale ideas into sustainable enterprises.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 28 April
Horn of Africa conflicts interconnected and systemic, IGAD warns
The IGAD Executive Secretary told a mediation conference in Nairobi that the Horn of Africa faces interconnected, regionalized conflicts shaped by both internal tensions and external pressures, with traditional mediation foundations weakening amid shifting global power dynamics.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Monday 27 April
Mali's defence minister killed in suicide bombing near Bamako
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near the capital Bamako, as part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The attack, launched by militants affiliated with al-Qaeda, also killed at least three family members.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →