Nairobi Africa-France summit must set new rules of the game
French President Emmanuel Macron (left) shakes hands with Kenya's President William Ruto prior to a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, on January 24, 2023.
On May 11–12, 2026, Kenya will co-host the France–Africa Summit with France in Nairobi, under the name “Africa Forward Summit”. The summit will bring together African and French government representatives at the presidential level, private sector actors, and development partners.
It will focus on key issues, including development finance, investment, economic transformation, innovation, and partnerships between Africa and France. The summit will also discuss peace and security in support of African mediation and African Union action.
