Addis Ababa to Host Groundbreaking World Public Summit, Centering Africa’s Role in Global Dialogue BODY: ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – A pivotal moment in Africa’s international narrative is scheduled for July 29-30, 2026, as Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosts the World Public Summit for the first time.
The summit, themed “New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future, “signifies a monumental step for the continent’s growing influence in shaping global dialogue on governance, sustainable development, human-centered leadership, and global cooperation.
The summit is organized by the World Peoples Assembly in partnership with various African and international entities. It will unite a broad spectrum of participants, including government officials, diplomats, business leaders, academics, journalists, youth representatives, civil society organizations, and cultural leaders from Africa and beyond.
The General Secretary of the World Peoples Assembly, Andrey Belyaninov, emphasized the summit’s significance, describing it as more than a mere meeting, but a space for unity and collaboration. This event follows the success of the World Public Summit held in New Delhi, India, in March 2026, which marked the beginning of an international cycle of regional public summits.
The agenda includes high — level roundtables and expert discussions on topics such as Pan-African economic integration, civil society, education, scientific cooperation, cultural diplomacy, and humanitarian partnerships.
The opening plenary will delve into how African values, such as Ubuntu, can contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable global future. One of the highlights of the summit is the “Innovations for the Future “exhibition, showcasing Africa’s creativity and innovation. Officials commented on the matter.
As the event approaches, anticipation is high, with expectations that the outcomes of this historic gathering will have a lasting impact on global cooperation and Africa’s role in shaping it.
The World Public Summit in Addis Ababa is set to place the continent at the center of global conversations about the future.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Panafricanvisions
Source: Pan African Visions
