India to Host 4th India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi on 28-31 May 2026 | Current Affairs

India will host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) in New Delhi from 28 May to 31 May 2026. The summit will be held with the African Union.

Background: The India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) is the premier platform for India-Africa engagement. It brings together African leaders and the Indian government to strengthen political, economic and development ties. India has been actively expanding its presence in Africa under its Africa Outreach Policy. The previous IAFS-III was held in New Delhi in 2015 and was attended by all 54 African nations.

Why in News: India is hosting IAFS-IV in New Delhi from 28-31 May 2026 - the first such summit in 11 years - reflecting India's renewed commitment to deepening ties with the African continent.

Key Points to Remember:

Event: 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV)
Host: India
Location: New Delhi
Dates: 28-31 May 2026
Organised with: African Union
Previous IAFS-III: New Delhi, 2015
First IAFS: New Delhi, 2008
Second IAFS: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2011
African Union Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
African Union established: 2002 (replaced OAU)
Number of African countries: 54
India-Africa trade: Growing significantly
Relevant Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
India's Foreign Minister: S. Jaishankar

Related Static GK:

India-Africa ties: Based on South-South Cooperation
India's aid to Africa: Through ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) programme
India's biggest export market in Africa: Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt
India-Africa: India provides lines of credit, capacity building and technology transfer
OAU full form: Organisation of African Unity (predecessor to African Union)
African Union Day: 25 May