By Francis Ntow
Accra, May 11, GNA – The French Government and Africa Forward Summit Secretariat has invited Jonathan Christopher Koney, an International Relations and Business Communications Specialist, to participate in the 2026 Africa Forward Summit.
He will join Heads of States, business leaders, young people, artists, Civil Society Organisations, and diasporas, to engage in conversations on the theme: “Africa Forward Summit: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth.”
The two-days event, which is being held in Nairobi between May 11 and 12, reflects robust and balanced partnerships built in support of each country’s economic development, based on real complementarities and mutual benefits.
Chris Koney will be part of series of high-level dialogue on Youth, Sports, Sustainable Investment and other key events on Africa’s economic transformation, strategic partnerships, and sustainable development.
There will also be events to focus on strengthening Africa’s global partnerships, expanding trade and investment opportunities, and accelerating innovation across key sectors across the continent.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency about his participation, he said the summit would provide him the platform to contribute to deepening France-Africa economic growth, leveraging competitive advantages of Africa and France.
“I am excited to be participating in the Africa Forward Summit, which provides numerous opportunities to amplify the voices of young leaders,” he said.
“It will create a platform for dialogue and showcase unique ideas for the future of the African continent and exploring African-led solutions in addressing pressing emerging regional and global challenges.”
The Africa Forward Summit would illustrate the rich and dynamic relations between the African continent and France through the diversity of participants, which include States, business leaders, young people, artists, civil societies and diasporas.
It would be an opportunity to highlight the commitment of France, Kenya and other African countries to stepping up mutual investment and to building and financing tangible solutions to common challenges.
These include health system strengthening, food sovereignty, digital competitiveness, energy access and connectivity.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
Reporter: Francis Ntow
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