{
  "id": 14918977,
  "title": "UN leader urges global institutions to treat Africa as a partner in rebuilding trust in multilateralism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/un-leader-urges-global-institutions-to-treat-africa-as-a-partner-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T09:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/un-leader-urges-global-institutions-to-treat-africa-as-a-partner-in-rebuilding-trust-in-multilateralism/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahunna Eziakonwa, a senior United Nations official, called on global institutions to recognize Africa as a vital partner in rebuilding trust within multilateralism during a leadership meeting in Nairobi. Eziakonwa emphasized that trust in these institutions hinges on their ability to deliver on promises and genuinely represent the populations they serve. She argued that Africa is not merely seeking a seat at the table but wants to become an equal co-architect of the global system. Eziakonwa stressed that trust can only be established through demonstrable results, not mere declarations, and that the Trust Summit, slated for October 21–23, aims to transform this principle into actionable steps. Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Abraham Korir Sing’Oei, echoed this sentiment, advocating for more inclusive decision-making processes that involve non-state actors. Young people, crucial to the future of multilateralism, must also be granted a meaningful voice in shaping global institutions, according to Deborah Ndanu Nzomo, secretary-general of the Kenya Model United Nations. The Nairobi meeting seeks to translate these ideals into concrete outcomes, such as a Nairobi Statement on Global Trust, a summit report, a Trust Barometer dashboard, and a joint task force to monitor progress. Success will depend on both the determination of governments and institutions to adhere to their commitments and the transparency required to hold them accountable when those promises are not fulfilled.",
  "summary": "At Nairobi meeting ahead of October’s Trust Summit, Ahunna Eziakonwa calls for accountable institutions, fulfilled commitments and a greater African role in global decision-making The post UN leader urges global institutions to treat Africa as a partner in rebuilding trust in multilateralism appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}