Africa Forward Summit 2026 brings international leaders to Nairobi - May 2026

The Africa Forward Summit 2026 officially commenced in Nairobi, bringing together African leaders from 20 nations, with President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron serving as distinguished guests at the University of Nairobi. The two leaders oversaw the signing of 11 agreements to strengthen Kenya-France ties during the summit. President Ruto delivered a keynote address emphasizing the continent's potential and the need for strategic investment, while also announcing that Kenya is now producing mobile phones and computers locally.