Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, Project Director Africa for the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit and Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, engaged in strategic high-profile meetings during the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government.

The discussions in Addis Ababa provided a key platform to connect with continental stakeholders and advance preparations for the 2026 edition of the summit, scheduled to take place from June 19 to 21 in Marrakech, Morocco.

The meetings centred on forging new partnerships, deepening collaboration, and convening potential investors for roundtable discussions aimed at identifying investment opportunities and driving economic growth across Africa.

Amb. Amafibe commended African presidents and key stakeholders for their consistent support of the annual programme over the years. He assured participants that the 2026 summit will be significantly larger than previous editions, with a strong focus on funding mechanisms and promoting intra-African trade among member states.

The 2026 summit, spearheaded by the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, will convene influential voices from governance, business, institutions, NGOs, peace advocacy, and both public and private sectors.

Under the theme “Uniting Africa’s Change Makers for Growth and Impact: A Gate to Sustainable Development,” the event will include the conferment of honours on the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa 2026, recognising individuals whose contributions continue to shape progress in governance, business, innovation, and community development.

Amb. Amafibe described the summit as “one of the continent’s most influential platforms for fostering collaboration, promoting leadership excellence, and driving impactful initiatives.”

The 2026 edition is expected to attract high-level delegates, including African heads of state, government officials, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and peace advocates from across the continent and beyond, all converging to advance sustainable development and continental unity.