Inside the 11-point Africa Forward 2026 Summit declaration
The Summit outlined a broad partnership agenda focused on peace, agriculture, health, energy, digital transformation, and economic growth...
✨ Key Highlights
African leaders and representatives of the French Republic have adopted the Africa Forward 2026 Summit Declaration in Nairobi, establishing a partnership agenda focused on peace, agriculture, health, energy, digital transformation, and economic growth.
- A key focus is strengthening African Union-led peace operations and advocating for UN Security Council reforms to ensure fair African representation.
- The declaration emphasizes sustainable financing for agriculture, including modern, climate-resilient practices and agro-industrialization.
- Leaders also committed to promoting green industrialization through renewable energy and expanding Africa's role in the digital economy.
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