A high-profile Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi was marred by significant security lapses and organizational chaos, including scuffles and blocked delegates.

• Scheduled to be held at the unfinished Bomas International Convention Complex, the venue was shifted to KICC and Kasarani Stadium.
• Notable attendees, including President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, faced access issues.
• Security analysts point to a lack of coordination between local security teams and those accompanying visiting heads of state, with foreign teams often refusing to relinquish control.