… The Secretary General believes that Africa’s inclusion in the global system is also through changes in the United Nations Security Council, where African countries do not have permanent membership and veto powers. …
Africa asserts autonomy as Nairobi Summit forges partnership of equalsKenya Minute.
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… The Secretary General believes that Africa’s inclusion in the global system is also through changes in the United Nations Security Council, where African countries do not have permanent membership and veto powers. …
UN Chief says world is losing due to injustices perpetuated towards Africa… On global governance, he criticised the continued exclusion of Africa from permanent representation at the United Nations Security Council. …
Africa should not rely on aid for development, Ruto says… He is also expected to renew calls for reforms to the United Nations Security Council, with emphasis on stronger African representation in global decision-making structures. …
Guterres in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit, Sh44bn UNON expansion… He is also expected to renew calls for reforms to the United Nations Security Council, with emphasis on stronger African representation in global decision-making structures. …
UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Visit Kenya for Major UNON Expansion Launch in Nairobi… He is also expected to renew calls for reforms to the United Nations Security Council, with emphasis on stronger African representation in global decision-making structures. …
UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Visit Kenya for Major UNON Expansion Launch in Nairobi- April 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 28 — The last and final contingent of Kenyan police officers who served under the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)-mandated Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti has returned to the country, marking the official conclusion of Kenya’s hist …
Final Kenyan Police Contingent Returns Home as Haiti Mission Concludes After 22 Months… Kenya committed to sending 1,000 police officers under a mission authorized by the United Nations Security Council. …
Kenya Ends Haiti Security Mission as Final Police Contingent Withdraws… Kenya had pledged to deploy 1,000 police officers to support the mission, which was authorised under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699 (2023) and later renewed through Resolution 2793 (2025), with Kenya serving as the lead nation. …
Final batch of Kenyan police officers return from Haiti mission
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Nairobi Summit concludes with Africa-France partnership declaration
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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.
Why it matters
Nairobi Summit concludes with Africa-France partnership declaration, cementing Kenya's role as a continental diplomatic hub and establishing new investment frameworks.
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Tuesday 12 May
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.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Ruto calls for Africa as equal partner in global economic talks
President William Ruto challenged the global financial status quo at the Africa Forward Summit, arguing that African countries must be treated as equal partners in economic discussions with development partners and have moved beyond a donor aid relationship.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Yesterday
UN Chief calls for fair multilateral system for Africa
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, UN Secretary General António Guterres argued that Africa remains underrepresented in the global multilateral system and produces solutions to global risks like climate emergencies, yet continues to be sidelined.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Africa must focus on investment and local resources, not aid—Ruto
President William Ruto told the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi that Africa cannot continue depending on foreign aid to finance development, and must instead focus on investment, innovation and mobilizing local resources. Ruto also criticized the international financial system for imposing high borrowing costs and unfair risk assessments on African countries, and backed creation of an Africa Credit Rating Agency to correct distortions in risk perception.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 10 May
UN Secretary-General arrives in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit
António Guterres has arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit 2026, a two-day gathering co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. Over 30 African Heads of State and Government are expected to attend, with discussions focused on sustainable development, economic cooperation, innovation, and Africa's transformation agenda.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
UN Secretary-General to launch UNON expansion project in Nairobi
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Gigiri, which will modernise facilities and increase conference capacity from 14 to 30 rooms and delegate capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
Thursday 7 May
UN Secretary-General to launch major UNON expansion in Nairobi
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi in Gigiri, designed to modernise facilities and boost the city's role as a global diplomatic hub.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
Monday 27 April
Final Kenyan police contingent returns from Haiti after 22 months
The last group of Kenyan police officers deployed under a UN-mandated security mission in Haiti has returned home, concluding Kenya's nearly two-year overseas deployment. Former National Security Advisor Monica Juma praised the officers for their service and said they had helped stabilize Haiti and earned Kenya recognition internationally.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya concludes Haiti security mission after eighteen months
Kenya has officially ended its deployment to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission, with 730 police officers withdrawn. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen praised the 18-month operation for reducing gang violence, restoring public services, and enabling a peaceful transfer of power in February 2026.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Final batch of Kenyan police officers returns from Haiti
The final contingent of 150 Kenyan police officers deployed under the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti arrived back in Kenya on April 28, marking the end of the country's participation in the mission. The officers had remained in Haiti to oversee a handover process as operations shift to the Gang Suppression Force.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →