Africa Forward Summit calls for global financial overhaul to boost growth
The inaugural Africa Forward Summit concluded in Nairobi on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, with world leaders and African heads of state demanding a fundamental overhaul of the international financial system to unlock the continent's vast economic potential. The two-day summit, co-chaired by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, brought together presidents and prime ministers from over 20 countries, alongside more than 2,500 business leaders, investors, and young innovators.
Key Calls from the Summit
In his official opening remarks, President Ruto described the current international financial system as
