Rev. Fr. Canice Chinyeaka
Rev. Fr. Canice Chinyeaka Enyiaka sharing the overview of summit objectives
James Flynn
GPF International President James Flynn
Dr. Claire Nelson and Mrs. Adwoa Smith
Dr. Claire Nelson (left) and Mrs. Adwoa Smith (right)
Interactive session
Interactive session with panelists
Keynote Speaker Dr. Mohammed Camara
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mohammed Camara, chair of African Studies Department, Howard University
GPF Senior Advisor Alan Inman, Daniel Koroma, Imam Albert Sabir, GPF President James Flynn, and Suzanne Williams
From left to right: GPF Senior Advisor Alan Inman, Daniel Koroma, Imam Albert Sabir, GPF President James Flynn, and Suzanne Williams
Participants
Participants exchange warm greetings
Rev. Fr. Canice Chinyeaka Enyiaka (3rd from left), GPF director for African Peace Initiative and Engagement with panelists
Rev. Fr. Canice Chinyeaka Enyiaka (3rd from left), GPF director for African Peace Initiative and Engagement with panelists
Closing remarks by Dr. Vincent Agubokwu
Closing remarks by Dr. Vincent Agubokwu, director of Multicultural Affairs, Office of the County Executive for Prince George’s County
Mrs. Adwoa Smith
Mrs. Adwoa Smith, founder of Almonds & Apples and a philanthropist
Ubuntu Africa Diaspora Summit 2026
Ubuntu Africa Diaspora Summit 2026
Panelists
Panelists (from left to right) Mr. Martin Ezemma, Dr. Claire Nelson, Mr. Daniel Koroma, and Mr. Jose Villegas
Attendees
Attendees gather to engage in dialogue, learning, and collaboration
Vivienne Sequeira Introduces Panelists
Moderator and Africa Society Executive Director Vivienne Sequeira (left) introducing the panelists
The Ubuntu Africa Diaspora Summit brought together members of the African diaspora, friends of Africa, leaders, youth, civil society partners, and development stakeholders to strengthen collaboration for peacebuilding, sustainable development, and socio-cultural renewal across the continent.
Anchored in the African philosophy of Ubuntu, “I am because we are,” the summit highlighted the power of shared humanity, ethical leadership, solidarity, and collective responsibility in addressing Africa’s pressing challenges and unlocking its vast potential.
Through dialogue, partnership-building, and practical commitments, participants explored ways to strengthen diaspora–continent partnerships, advance peacebuilding and social cohesion, promote values-based leadership, mobilize impact-driven investment, and create new pathways for youth innovation and leadership.
The gathering served as a call to move from conversation to coordinated action, harnessing the talent, influence, and resources of the African diaspora to support a more peaceful, prosperous, and united Africa.
