President Mahama Arrives in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit, Leads Key Talks on Green Industrialisation, Global Financial Reforms and Africa’s Health Systems

President of the Republic of Ghana and African Union Champion for African Financial Institutions, John Dramani Mahama, has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Africa Forward Summit, a major high-level France-Africa partnership meeting focused on sustainable development, economic resilience and global cooperation.

The summit, organised by Emmanuel Macron, has brought together African Heads of State, international development partners and global business leaders to discuss Africa’s economic transformation and the future of strategic partnerships between Africa and the international community.

During the summit, President Mahama is expected to participate in a high-level discussion on Green Industrialisation and Energy Transition scheduled for Tuesday morning. The session will focus on promoting Africa’s industrial growth while addressing climate change challenges and advancing sustainable energy solutions across the continent.

As the African Union Champion for African Financial Institutions, President Mahama will also take part in a working lunch on the Reform of the International Financial Architecture. Discussions are expected to centre on improving African countries’ access to sustainable financing and pushing for a more balanced global financial system that responds effectively to the economic realities and developmental needs of African nations.

In another major engagement at the summit, President Mahama, who is spearheading the Accra Reset Initiative, will co-chair a roundtable discussion on health under the theme, “Rethinking Global Health and Building Resilient National Health Systems.” The session is expected to examine ways African countries can strengthen healthcare delivery systems and improve preparedness for future health emergencies.

On the sidelines of the summit, President Mahama is also scheduled to hold a series of high-profile bilateral meetings with key international figures. These include discussions with António Guterres, Kristalina Georgieva, and Alvaro Lario.

The meetings are expected to focus on strengthening global cooperation, promoting economic stability, supporting sustainable financing initiatives and addressing food security challenges facing Ghana and the African continent.

President Mahama is expected to depart Nairobi on Tuesday evening and return to Accra after the conclusion of the summit engagements.