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.
Human Rights and Democracy Festival 2023 | Freedom, Justice and Equality for All
On December 8, 2023, The Youth Cafe, collaborating with other partners, ForumCiv, Badili Africa, and Africa Uncensored, organised a national Human Rights celebration event at the Daystar University Auditorium on Valley Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The theme, "Navigating the Consequences of Economic Shocks on Human Rights: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All," occurred from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This gathering drew a diverse audience of at least 300 participants, representing a cross-section of society, including youth, community members, persons with disabilities, and women.