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Global Africa Summit DC Sets the Stage for Accra Edition — Where Vision Meets Action for Africa’s Future
The Global Africa Summit (GAS), organized by the Africa Investment Network (AIN), has
successfully concluded its highly anticipated Washington DC Edition, marking a defining moment in uniting Africa and its global diaspora under one shared vision — “Global
Partnerships: Fueling Africa’s Development and Collective Prosperity.”
As promised during the Summit’s official launch in Accra, Ghana in July 2025, the Washington
DC leg delivered on its vision to connect continents, strengthen economic ties, and mobilize
African and diaspora resources for inclusive growth and prosperity.
The journey now
continues home to Ghana, where the Global Africa Summit Accra will take place on December
11–12, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel.
GAS DC — A Resounding Success
Held at the Catholic University of America, GAS DC convened over 300 influential delegates
from across Africa, North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond.
The Summit opened
with powerful welcome remarks from Mrs. Jane Reindorf-Osei, Founder & CEO of the Africa Investment Network (AIN), who underscored the urgency of mobilizing global partnerships and
diaspora capital to drive Africa’s development.
She reaffirmed AIN’s mission to build a unified global economic ecosystem—one that connects governments, investors, entrepreneurs, and
thought leaders to shape a new era of shared prosperity.
Over two days, the Summit featured
high-level plenary sessions, fireside chats, and sector-driven breakouts covering finance, agribusiness, healthcare, technology, education, renewable energy, real estate, and the
creative industries.
Highlights included:
- Goodwill remarks from Aisha Braveboy, Prince George’s County Executive.
- Keynote address by Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD) of Ghana’s Diaspora Affairs Office of the
President on “Bridging Continents: Africa and Its Diaspora in Shared Prosperity.” - A powerful address by Ambassador Nyakan June on gender equity and financial
inclusion. - Insightful contributions from Daniele Nyirandutiye (Desmos Capital), John Morris (17
Asset Management), Mezuo Nwuneli (Sahel Capital), and Sally Nnamani (17 Asset
Management), who shared strategies for unlocking diaspora capital and scaling
investment across the continent.
The summit also hosted diaspora-led investment showcases, including Dr. Michael K. Obeng
(Miko Pharma) and Joseph Bryant (Free World Development), who presented transformative
initiatives reshaping Africa’s healthcare and renewable-energy landscapes.
A Night to Remember — The Global Africa Summit Dinner Gala
The Summit culminated in the celebrated Global Africa Summit Dinner Gala, hosted by
Jasmine Styles (ABC News 7), honoring changemakers across the continent and diaspora: - Ndidi Nwuneli, President & CEO of The One Campaign — Global Africa Leadership
Award - Dr. Michael K. Obeng, Founder of R.E.S.T.O.R.E Worldwide — Ubuntu Humanitarian
Award - Clarence Wooten, Google X — Diaspora Catalyst Award
- Clinton White, Global Consular Solutions — Nkrumah Pan-African Impact Award
- Sinafik Gebru, Birara Genet — Rising Africa Award
The evening combined inspiring recognition with live music from South Africa’s Ntebo, a Pan-
African fashion showcase, and moving tributes to visionaries shaping Africa’s renaissance.
GAS Accra — Bringing It Home
With DC setting the stage, all roads now lead to Accra — where Africa meets its global diaspora in a celebration of ideas and investment.
GAS Accra will gather:Heads of State, Ministers, and Ambassadors, Global investors, policy leaders, and industry leaders, Diaspora entrepreneurs and trade network Youth innovators and creatives
The Accra edition will showcase Africa’s innovation prowess and diaspora partnership, potential across key sectors, including technology/ai, renewable energy, fintech, agriculture,
infrastructure, tourism, and the creative economy.
“We are proud to bring the Global Africa Summit series to Accra,” said Jane Reindorf-Osei, Founder and President of the Africa Investment Network. “This is a pivotal moment to deepen
cross-Atlantic partnerships and expand opportunities for sustainable, diaspora-driven
investment.”
The Africa Investment Network is a Washington-based nonprofit chamber of commerce dedicated to catalyzing trade, investment, and entrepreneurship between Africa and its
global diaspora. Through the Global Africa Summit Series, AIN is redefining Africa’s global footprint and creating pathways for shared prosperity across continents.
Join the Movement
They are urging everyone to join the conversation that began in Washington and now comes home to Ghana. Adding that for one’s invitation
to be part of Africa’s most impactful diaspora summit — where vision meets action, and
partnerships turn into progress, they are to register or express interest today: globalafricasummit.com/pages/accratickets.html
For inquiries: yvonne.ocloo@africainvestmentnetwork.org
National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Executive Committee member and Volta River Authority (VRA) Board Member, Wonder Victor Kutor, has described calls for the resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as premature and unjustified.
He argued that there was no evidence to establish that the minister had committed any wrongdoing to warrant such demands.
Speaking on Joy News in Accra on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Mr Kutor questioned what had changed to justify the growing calls for the minister to step down.
He recalled that the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, had earlier indicated that the opposition was not accusing Mr Ablakwa of any wrongdoing.
Mr Kutor, therefore, challenged those demanding the minister’s resignation to provide fresh evidence to support their position.
“The call for the Minister to resign is premature, it is untenable. There is no evidence. I mean, what has he done wrong?” he questioned.
He added that documents, including boarding passes, airline receipts and flight manifests relating to the minister’s return journey, had been provided.
Mr Kutor expressed concern that the calls for Mr Ablakwa’s resignation could discourage young politicians from speaking out against corruption and advocating transparency.
According to him, politicians should not be targeted or maligned for demanding accountability, warning that such treatment could create the impression that speaking against corruption could later become a liability when one is appointed to public office.
He maintained that calling for accountability and transparency should not be used as grounds to target public officials without evidence of wrongdoing.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana will host the Africa Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTAC) 2026 alongside Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2026 in Accra from December 9 to 12, 2026.
On the back of these programmes, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on corporate Ghana, the media and the general public to support the initiative through partnerships, sponsorships and active participation.
The events, supported by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), will bring together stakeholders to celebrate Africa’s rich cultural heritage, strengthen the creative economy, promote industrial skills development and create employment opportunities for young people.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
