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.
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.