… 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. …
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President of Sierra Leone attending the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, May 2026.
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… 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… 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… 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 …
Lists of Heads of State in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit… 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… 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. …
Presidents arrive in Nairobi ahead of Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi… 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 …
Presidents start arriving in Kenya for Africa Forward summitAudio By VocalizePresident Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Nairobi ahead of the highly anticipated Africa Forward Summit set for May 11–12, 2026. …
President Maada Bio arrives for Africa Forward Summit… 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 …
Ruto hosts African leaders at State House ahead of summit… Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara, Sierra Leone's Julius Maada Bio and Liberia's Joseph Boakai all landed at the airport, where Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano received them. …
Macron lands in Nairobi ahead of Africa Forward Summit
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Ruto's push for ICC judge may backfire, analysts warn
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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.
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Analysts warn that Ruto's diplomatic push for Judge Ndung'u's ICC candidacy could backfire diplomatically and domestically.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
Today
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.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
Monday 11 May
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 →
Sunday 10 May
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 →
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 →
Saturday 9 May
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →