India, Africa Forum Summit postponed over Ebola virus scare

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. 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 decision came after consultations between the Indian government, the chairperson of the African Union, and the African Union Commission. The summit was expected to bring together African heads of state, senior ministers, policymakers and representatives of regional institutions to strengthen political, economic and strategic cooperation between India and African nations.
“Recognising 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,” the statement said.
The postponement comes on the same day that India’s Union Health Ministry issued an advisory for travellers arriving from countries considered at high risk because of the Ebola outbreak. The advisory applies to airports, seaports and all international points of entry across the country.