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Alassane Ouattara

Also known as: President Alassane Ouattara · President Ouattara · Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara

President of Côte d'Ivoire who held bilateral meetings with President Ruto at the May 2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.

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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    … President Ruto has used diplomatic engagements, such as a meeting with Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio and Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara, this week in Nairobi to rally support for the judge. …

    Ruto's ICC Judge gamble could backfire

  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto and his Côte d’Ivoire counterpart Alassane Ouattara at State House, Nairobi, on May 10, 2026. …

    Why Ruto, Ouattara meeting is important for Kenya and Cte d'Ivoire

  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto and his Côte d’Ivoire counterpart Alassane Ouattara at State House, Nairobi, on May 10, 2026. …

    Why Ruto, Ouattara meeting is important for Kenya and Ivory Coast

  5. The Standard

    … Since Saturday evening, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has seen a steady stream of global power players, including the French leader, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Alassane Ouattara (Côte d’Ivoire), and Julius Maada Bio (Sierra Leone). …

    Tergat, Loroupe say Africa Summit is key for local sports

  6. The Standard

    … On Sunday, Ruto formally sought support from African leaders, including Liberia’s President, Joseph Boakai, and Côte d’Ivoire’s President, Alassane Ouattara.‎‎However, IHR urges Ruto to distance himself from the process, arguing that although Kenya wishes to be part of the ICC be …

    Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position

  7. Citizen Digital

    OPINION: Beyond the Spotlight: How Ouattara shaped Nairobi’s Africa Forward Summit conversations By Guest Writer May 12, 2026 02:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize By Eugene Ameli – Commun …

    OPINION: Beyond the Spotlight: How Ouattara shaped Nairobi’s Africa Forward Summit conversations

  8. Citizen Digital

    … In his campaign strategy, Ruto has introduced Justice Ndung’u to dignitaries, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara, Liberia’s Joseph Boakai and Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio, in State House, Nairobi. …

    President Ruto mounts campaign for Justice Njoki Ndung’u ICC position

  9. Citizen Digital

    … cement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Other Presidents who arrived on Sunday include Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Nigeria), Bassirou Diomaye Faye (Senegal), General Brice Oligui Nguema (Gabon), Julius Maada Bio (Sierra Leone), Nyuma Boakai (Liberia) and Alassane Ouattara …

    Lists of Heads of State in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit

  10. The Standard

    … Leaders attending include Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Côte d'Ivoire's Alassane Ouattara, alongside UN Secretary-General António Guterres. …

    'We want a balanced conversation': Ruto puts Africa's case to France, G7

  11. Citizen Digital

    … Earlier, President William Ruto held talks with other Heads of State, including President Joseph Boakai of Liberia, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and African Development Bank Group President Sidi Ould Tah. …

    France President Macron arrives in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit
Politics

Ruto's push for ICC judge may backfire, analysts warn

The News

President Ruto has launched a high-profile diplomatic campaign, meeting with Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast leaders this week in Nairobi, to rally support for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u's candidacy for the International Criminal Court bench, but analysts caution the effort could embarrass him.

Why it matters

Ruto's high-profile diplomatic push to secure ICC bench seat for Judge Njoki Ndung'u risks backfiring, analysts warn.

17 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Ruto's push for ICC judge may backfire, analysts warn

    President Ruto has launched a high-profile diplomatic campaign, meeting with Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast leaders this week in Nairobi, to rally support for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u's candidacy for the International Criminal Court bench, but analysts caution the effort could embarrass him.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ruto and Ouattara agree to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties

    At the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President William Ruto held bilateral meetings with Côte d'Ivoire's Alassane Ouattara, with both agreeing to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Ruto and Ouattara agree to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties

    President William Ruto held bilateral meetings with Côte d'Ivoire's Alassane Ouattara at State House on the sidelines of the inaugural Africa Forward Summit, with the two leaders agreeing to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Kenya-France sports partnership key for African development: Tergat, Loroupe

    Former NOC-K President Paul Tergat and other sports leaders say Kenya's hosting of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 demonstrates deepening Kenya-France cooperation in sports. The summit featured a sports demonstration event at the University of Nairobi alongside bilateral agreements between Presidents Ruto and Macron, with Tergat noting Kenya will host the Youth Olympic Games for the first time.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Geneva rights group opposes Ruto backing Ndung'u for ICC

    The Institute of Human Rights has criticized President Ruto's efforts to support Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung'u's candidacy for an ICC bench position, citing Ruto's alleged role in hindering justice for victims of 2007/2008 post-election violence and arguing the Kenyan government failed to provide full cooperation in ICC prosecutions.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Ouattara's diplomatic role at Nairobi Africa Forward Summit

    An opinion piece on Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara's behind-the-scenes influence at Nairobi's inaugural Africa Forward Summit, where he held bilateral meetings with African leaders on investment, regional stability, and infrastructure financing.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 11 May

  1. Ruto campaigns for Justice Njoki Ndung'u ICC election

    President William Ruto is campaigning for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u, Kenya's candidate for the International Criminal Court, introducing her to regional and international leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron. The election is set for December 2026 during the 25th Assembly of State Parties in New York, with seven candidates competing for the position.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. African leaders arrive in Nairobi for joint Kenya-France summit

    Several Heads of State and governments have arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by Kenya and France, scheduled for May 11 and 12, 2026. Arrivals include the Presidents of Nigeria, Senegal, Gabon, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d'Ivoire, as well as France's President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Ruto demands Africa equal voice, shared investment in global finance

    At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President Ruto said Africa no longer seeks loans but demands balanced, mutually beneficial investment partnerships and equal voice in the global financial order, moving away from one-sided relationships. He plans to present Africa's case to the Group of Seven summit.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 10 May

  1. French President Macron arrives in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit

    French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Nairobi to co-host the Africa Forward Summit alongside President William Ruto. The summit, the first hosted in an Anglophone country, will convene African leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss investment, innovation, peace, and global cooperation.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. African presidents arrive for Africa Forward Summit

    Several African heads of state, including Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., Alassane Ouattara, and Julius Maada Bio, have arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for May 11–12. The summit will focus on strengthening Africa-France cooperation and advancing dialogue on trade, investment, innovation, and sustainable development.

    10 May 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Presidents arrive in Kenya for Africa Forward summit

    Heads of State are arriving in Kenya ahead of the Africa Forward summit scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, jointly hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit will bring together at least 30 presidents, innovators, and business leaders to address regional and global challenges.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. President Maada Bio arrives for Africa Forward Summit

    Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for May 11–12, 2026, where African leaders will discuss economic transformation, governance, innovation, climate resilience and intra-African trade.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Ruto meets African leaders ahead of Africa Forward Summit

    President William Ruto held bilateral meetings with visiting African leaders at State House on Sunday ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, discussing trade, diplomacy, regional cooperation and global financial system reforms. Kenya agreed to open an embassy in Côte d'Ivoire and appoint its first ambassador to the country, while talks with Liberia focused on cooperation in agriculture, education, technology and trade.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard →

  6. 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 →

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