Global Leaders Convene in Addis Ababa for First African World Public Summit

• Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosts the inaugural African World Public Summit from July 29–30, 2026.
• The summit theme is "New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future," focusing on governance, sustainable development, and global cooperation.
• Key outcomes include the adoption of the "African Communiqué" to promote people-centered leadership.

Summit Scope and Participation

• Hosted by the World Peoples Assembly alongside international and African partners.
• Participants include government officials, diplomats, business leaders, academics, journalists, and youth representatives.
• Andrey Belyaninov, General Secretary of the World Peoples Assembly, emphasizes the summit as a space for building global trust and unity.

Program Highlights

• High-level roundtables cover Pan-African economic integration, education, scientific cooperation, and cultural diplomacy.
• Opening plenary: "Values, Development and Partnership as the Basis of a Sustainable and Just World," featuring discussions on the African value of Ubuntu.
• Additional focus areas include ethical AI, innovation, and public policy.

Exhibitions and Projects

• "Innovations for the Future" exhibition.
• "Unity," an exhibition of contemporary African art.
• "The World Paints Happiness" international art exhibition.
• "The Zambezi River: Economy, Society, Soul": An interdisciplinary project examining the river's socioeconomic role across Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.