New dates of the Summit and its associated meetings will be “finalised through mutual consultations and communicated in due course.”

India and the African Union have agreed to postpone the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, initially scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 28–31 May 2026.

According to the press release, the decision was taken after a series of consultations between the Government of India, the Chairperson of the African Union, and the African Union Commission over the emerging public health situation on the continent and the holding of the Summit and associated activities.

“The two sides exchanged views on the evolving health situation in parts of Africa and reaffirmed the importance of continued cooperation in strengthening public health preparedness and response capacities across the continent, including through support to Africa CDC and relevant national institutions,” the press release said.

“Recognizing the importance of ensuring the full participation and engagement of African leaders and stakeholders, and mindful of the emerging public health situation on the continent, consultations were held between the Government of India, the Chairperson of the African Union, and the African Union Commission regarding the holding of the Summit and associated activities.

“Following these consultations, the two sides agreed that it would be advisable to convene the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit at a later date,” it added.

The joint press release, however, did not provide a new date for the Summit. It said that the new dates of the Summit and its associated meetings will be “finalised through mutual consultations and communicated in due course.”

Both sides reiterated that India and Africa share a longstanding partnership based on solidarity, mutual respect, South–South cooperation, and a shared commitment to peace, development, and prosperity.

“India and Africa reaffirmed their longstanding partnership founded on solidarity, mutual respect, South–South cooperation, and a shared commitment to peace, development, prosperity, and the well-being of their peoples.”

Ebola outbreak
This comes a day after the World Health organisation declared the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It said that the outbreak “warrants serious concern” as health workers struggle to reach hundreds of thousands of people affected.