Africa Political Outlook

Can a city truly be "smart" if its data is owned by external actors? 🏙️💻 Africa’s future isn't being decided in capital offices, it’s being won or lost in its streets. We are honored to welcome Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi (SG, UCLG Africa - CGLU Afrique) to the 4th Africa Political Outlook. As the architect of the Africities Summits, Mr. Mbassi will deliver a critical Opening Keynote on "Territories: Forces of the Future." at the strategic conclave “Force of innovation: technological partnerships and digital sovereignty”🌍 🌐 As urbanization accelerates, the real question is: → Who controls the digital infrastructure shaping Africa’s cities? → Can local governments secure true digital and economic sovereignty? ⚙️ Join the dialogue on how African municipalities are taking back the keys to their own digital future.🤝 🎯 APO 2026 – Forces of the Future 📅 March 26 & 27, 2026 📍 Brussels 🔗Register now: https://lnkd.in/dT3Vn6rE Our Speakers: https://lnkd.in/dh5C4W2k Agenda: https://lnkd.in/d2D8Ewm4 #APO2026 #UCLGAfrica #UrbanGovernance Fondation Youssou Ndour pour les industries culturelles et créatives (FYNICC) Policy Center for the New South Africa-Europe Foundation European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)

✍️ GUEST OF HONOUR ANNOUNCEMENT Africa does not need more witnesses to its potential. It needs statesmen who have governed through transformation and are willing to speak plainly about what it truly takes. We are honoured to welcome H.E. Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, 6th President of the Republic of Malawi, as Guest of Honour at the 4th Africa Political Outlook Summit in #Brussels. President Chakwera led Malawi through one of the continent's most remarkable democratic transitions in 2020 - a landmark moment that proved African institutions can deliver accountability when citizens demand it. His leadership since then has navigated the intersection of sovereignty, regional integration within SADC, and a fast-shifting multipolar world order. Dr. Chakwera will bring precisely what this moment demands: lived experience of governance under pressure, a practitioner's understanding of democratic fragility, and a statesman's long view on what African sovereignty truly requires. At APO 2026, he will deliver a Special Presidential Address on the evolving dynamics of Africa-Europe relations and sit down for an exclusive Signature Conversation: Lessons, Learnings, and Legacy of a Statesman. 🎯 APO 2026 – Forces of the Future 📅 March 26 & 27, 2026 📍 Brussels — AfricaMuseum & The Hotel 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/dT3Vn6rE #APO2026 #LazarusChakwera #AfricaLeadership #Future Malawi Revenue Authority Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme Malawi Airlines Limited EERC Malawi Malawi ESG & Sustainability Summit DStv For Business Malawi Exeed Malawi

Apostle Grace Lubega Matovu will participate in the 4th edition of the Africa Political Outlook Summit. Founder of Phaneroo Ministries International, a major spiritual movement gathering over 500,000 followers weekly in #Kampala and across digital platforms in #Africa, he leads one of the continent’s most influential faith-based communities. Through structured discipleship programs and international conferences, he equips thousands of Christian leaders and mobilizes #Ugandan youth toward tangible economic and social impact within their local ecosystems. A trained economist, he also mentors young Christian entrepreneurs, supporting ventures that align business ambition with ethical leadership and Africa’s long-term development priorities. Uniting the realms of youth empowerment and socio-economic transformation, Apostle Lubega brings a strategic and values-driven voice to #APO_ForcesOfTheFuture. 🎯 APO 2026 – Forces of the Future 🗓️ March 26 & 27, 2026 📍 Brussels Register now: https://lnkd.in/dT3Vn6rE Our Speakers: https://lnkd.in/dh5C4W2k Agenda: https://lnkd.in/d2D8Ewm4 #APO2026 #GraceLubega #FaithAndLeadership Africalia Enabel Corus International Orange African Union Kofi Annan Foundation Fondation Youssou Ndour pour les industries culturelles et créatives (FYNICC) Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Europe

It is a great honor to confirm that Mr. Federico Bonaglia will join the distinguished speakers of the 4th edition of the Africa Political Outlook Summit. As Deputy Director of the OECD-OCDE Development Centre, he plays a strategic role in shaping policy analysis on global development and international partnerships. His profound knowledge of emerging economies is central to the dialogue on how nations can successfully navigate structural transformation and foster sustainable investment. Mr. Bonaglia leads high-level work on international cooperation, providing evidence-based insights to help developing countries optimize their growth strategies. His leadership at the OECD ensures that global development policies remain aligned with the realities of industrialization and economic resilience in the "New South". A recognized expert in political economy and development finance, he actively contributes to redefining the relationship between international organizations and African nations. His work is essential in building robust cooperation frameworks that support the continent’s long-term investment goals and geopolitical agency. The deep understanding of global development trends and structural shifts provided by Mr. Federico Bonaglia offers a precise and forward-looking strategic voice to the #APO_ForcesOfTheFuture dialogues. 🎯 APO 2026 – Forces of the Future 📅 March 26 & 27, 2026 📍 Brussels 🔗Register now — before it’s full: https://lnkd.in/dT3Vn6rE #APO2026 #FedericoBonaglia #OECD OCDE Développement AFD - Agence Française de Développement African Development Bank Group Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Kofi Annan Foundation ASAFO & CO. ASCAME Africalink

Meet our #Partners! We are honored to welcome the African Union as a main partner of #APOSummit 2026. Founded in 2002 in #Durban, South Africa, to succeed The Organization of African Trade Union Unity, the African Union (AU) brings together 55 member states and serves as the continent’s leading institution for advancing peace, stability and collective progress. Headquartered in Addis Ababa, #Ethiopia, the AU plays a central role in strengthening cooperation between African nations and shaping the continent’s strategic direction. Through its peace and security architecture and field missions, the African Union works actively to prevent conflicts, support stability and reinforce regional resilience. Among its key priorities are the implementation of Agenda 2063, the long-term strategic vision for Africa’s transformation, as well as the advancement of continental economic integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. The Union also coordinates collective responses to health emergencies, climate challenges and governance issues, mobilizing leaders and partners toward tangible and sustainable outcomes. This commitment to continental integration, strategic governance and collective leadership resonates strongly with the mission of Africa Political Outlook 2026, a platform dedicated to shaping the future of governance and partnerships for Africa. Together, we continue to amplify Africa’s voice in global dialogue. 🎯 APO 2026 – Forces of the Future 📅 March 26 & 27, 2026 📍 Brussels 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dT3Vn6rE Our partners: https://lnkd.in/du8SX9Gv Our Speakers : https://lnkd.in/dh5C4W2k Agenda : https://lnkd.in/d2D8Ewm4 #APO2026 #AfricanUnion #Agenda2063 African Bank African Development Bank Group African Energy Week AEC GIZ African Union African Union Development Agency - Health Programmes

The transformation of the Euro-African partnership is increasingly defined by the shared work of historical reckoning, scientific collaboration, and economic creativity. As Director General of the #AfricaMuseum in #Tervuren, Bart Ouvry brings the strategic depth of a seasoned diplomat to the essential task of institutional decolonization. With a career spanning ambassadorial roles in #Mali and the Democratic Republic of #Congo for the European Union, Mr. Ouvry is instrumental in shifting the dialogue toward deep-rooted scientific and cultural partnerships that move beyond traditional paradigms. At APO 2026, our engagement opens with a cultural immersion hosted by Mr. Ouvry at the AfricaMuseum. He will later deliver the opening keynote for the “Forces of Imagination” session, exploring how the creative economy serves as a primary driver of African sovereignty. His insights will address how cultural diplomacy and the protection of intellectual property can scale the "Made in Africa" brand into a catalyst for youth employment and continental influence. Join us in Brussels to explore how a reimagined heritage is fueling the strategic roadmap of tomorrow. 🎯 APO 2026 – Forces of the Future 📅 March 26 & 27, 2026 📍 Brussels 🔗Register now: https://lnkd.in/dT3Vn6rE Our Speakers: https://lnkd.in/dh5C4W2k Agenda: https://lnkd.in/d2D8Ewm4 #APO2026 #BartOuvry #AfricaMuseum Oxfam United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) UAntwerp - Institute of Development Policy (IOB) Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Kofi Annan Foundation Africalink Initiative For Africa