African leaders and investors convene for summits in London and Nairobi

The 13th Financial Times Africa Summit in London is bringing together political leaders, policymakers, and business executives to discuss mobilizing domestic capital and expanding regional trade. Participants, including Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote, are examining how African economies can attract investment and strengthen financial systems amid shifting global trade patterns.

Simultaneously, the Global Trust Summit is taking place in Nairobi, where Kenyan officials and civil society representatives are calling for increased accountability and public participation within institutions. Speakers at the Nairobi event emphasized that rebuilding trust requires institutions to honor commitments, provide credible information, and ensure that audit findings lead to corrective actions rather than simple compliance.