India, African Union summit postponed over Ebola virus scare, new dates yet to be announced
The Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The decision was made after consultations between the Government of India and the African Union. New dates for the summit will be announced after further discussions.
- ▪The summit was originally scheduled for May 28-31, 2026, in New Delhi.
- ▪The postponement follows the World Health Organization's declaration of a Public Health Emergency regarding Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
- ▪Both India and Africa reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in public health preparedness and response.
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India, African Union summit postponed over Ebola virus scare, new dates yet to be announcedNew dates of the Summit and its associated meetings will be “finalised through mutual consultations and communicated in due course.”Updated on: May 21, 2026 5:06 PM ISTBy Karishma AyaldasaniShare viaCopy link 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.The summit was initially scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 28–31 May 2026.
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