… Africa’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally been signed off at the highest level, with West African leaders formally endorsing the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline. “Don’t be surprised when the gas comes your way,” quipped Julius Maada Bio …
… 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. …
… 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). …
… 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. …
… umbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: '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 …
… 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. …
… Among the leaders who have touched down in Kenya are Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., Alassane Ouattara, and Julius Maada Bio, as Nairobi begins hosting top government officials, diplomats, business leaders, youth representatives, and civil society actors from across the continent. …
… rt arriving in Kenya for Africa Forward summit By Moses Kinyanjui May 10, 2026 07:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano receiving Sierra Leone president Julius Maada Bio …
… The President also hosted Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, describing relations between the two countries as strong and anchored on pan-Africanism, mutual respect and regional stability.Ruto said the summit provides an opportunity for African leaders to exchange views on …
West African leaders have formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000km infrastructure project that will carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and link into Europe's gas network via Spain. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 with an estimated cost of $25bn, and according to energy experts, the project could shift the region from a model where African gas is extracted, refined abroad, and reimported at higher prices.
West African leaders have formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000km infrastructure project that will carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and link into Europe's gas network via Spain. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 with an estimated cost of $25bn, and according to energy experts, the project could shift the region from a model where African gas is extracted, refined abroad, and reimported at higher prices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.