During the Africa Forward Summit held on 11–12 May 2026 in Nairobi, Heads of State and Government from African countries met together with representatives from France, international financial institutions, development banks, and development partners to discuss the global economic situation and its implications for Africa. The discussions took place against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, global economic uncertainty, fragmentation, and macroeconomic imbalances that continue to disproportionately affect developing economies across the continent.
Joint Statement: Renewed International Partnerships And Solidarity With Africa
During the Africa Forward Summit held on 11–12 May 2026 in Nairobi, Heads of State and Government from France and African countries met together with representatives from international financial institutions, development banks, and development partners to discuss renewed international partnerships, development financing, and Africa’s long-term economic transformation. The declaration emphasized the need for partnerships grounded in mutual respect, co-investment, sovereignty, resilience, and shared prosperity.
Declaration Of The Co-Chairs At The Peace And Security Session Of The Africa Forward Summit
Gathered on 12th May 2026 in Nairobi during the peace and security segment of the Africa Forward Summit, the French and Kenyan Co-Presidents together with participating Heads of State and Government reaffirmed their commitment to peace, multilateralism, regional stability, and African-led solutions to security challenges across the continent. The declaration recognized that global instability, challenges to international law, and intensifying competition between powers continue to threaten peace, security, and sustainable development in Africa.
Africa Forward 2026 Summit Declaration: Africa-France Partnership For Growth And Innovation
On 12th May 2026, representatives of African nations and the French Republic convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa Forward Summit under the theme “Africa-France Partnership for Growth and Innovation.” The summit reaffirmed a shared commitment to sustainable development, inclusive growth, resilient economies, and a rules-based international order grounded in the principles of the United Nations Charter. Participants acknowledged Africa’s immense potential as a driver of global growth, innovation, and prosperity, while emphasizing partnerships based on mutual respect, shared responsibility, and co-development.
Project Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) - Develop Youth Leadership In Sub-Saharan Africa
The Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) is a project financed by the European Commission as part of the Global Gateway Africa-Europe Investment Package under the ‘Youth Mobility for Africa Flagship’, whose objective is to create mobility and skills development opportunities for the youth, while building bridges between Africa and Europe. Expertise France implements the AEYA project in consotium with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
The Youth Cafe And Safe MIT At The 2026 International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) In New York
The global community is descending upon New York from May 5–8, 2026, for the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), the primary intergovernmental platform to discuss progress on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM).
The Youth Cafe (TYC) and the Safe Migration Information and Training (Safe MIT) project are proud to announce our participation in this landmark event. Representing our collective efforts on the ground will be Mumbiko King'ori, the Safe MIT Coordinator for Kenya and Uganda.
Call For Applications: Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026
Young people are at the centre of innovation across Africa, Europe, and the diaspora. From digital platforms and creative industries to grassroots community solutions, young people are developing new ideas, tools, and approaches that respond to both local realities and global challenges. Yet many of these stories remain underreported or are shared only within limited spaces. The Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship seeks to address this gap.
SECOND AFRICA URBAN FORUM NAIROBI DECLARATION | 8–10 April 2026
SAFE-MIT In Kenya: A Journey From Design To Classroom Impact
The SAFE-MIT (Safe Migration Information and Training) Project is a multi-phase initiative aimed at equipping young people with knowledge on the risks of irregular migration and human trafficking, while promoting safe and informed migration pathways.
Implemented in Kenya by The Youth Café (TYC) in partnership with Seefar Foundation and funded by the European Union through the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), the project has followed a structured, end-to-end approach—from research and approvals to real classroom engagement.
Empowering The Global South: Highlights From GenSouth 2026 In Geneva, Switzerland
From February 9th to 13th, 2026, the city of Geneva, the beating heart of global multilateralism played host to a transformative initiative: GenSouth 2026. Organized by Foraus (Swiss Forum on Foreign Policy) and supported by the City of Geneva and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, this week-long program brought together a new generation of thought leaders to redefine the future of international cooperation.