Africa Forward 2026

Africa Forward 2026

Nairobi hosts the “Africa Forward” summit, a high-level diplomatic and economic event co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto. Hosted for the first time in an English-speaking country, this summit symbolizes the desire to build robust, balanced and forward-looking partnerships.

AFD and African soft power

AFD and African soft power

Culture has become the linchpin of economic diplomacy and social ties in Africa. With a total commitment of 565 million euros, Agence Française de Développement has established itself as the first donor to have made Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) an explicit mandate.

Prospects for the African diaspora art market in 2026

Prospects for the African diaspora art market in 2026

In 2026, contemporary African art is no longer content to break auction records; it is redrawing the boundaries of luxury and global lifestyle. Driven by an influential diaspora and unprecedented digitalization, this market is now a key pillar of international creation.