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From the 27th

to the 29th

March 2026

11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of theOACPS An organization transformed and renewed in a changing world

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11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the OACPS. An organization transformed and renewed in a changing world

From the 27th

to the 29th

March 2026

The Summit of Heads of State 28th and 29th of March

From March 28 to 29, 2026, Heads of State and Government will meet in Malabo to discuss the main political, economic, and climate priorities of member states.

The Summit will result in the adoption of strategic guidelines aimed at consolidating solidarity, strengthening partnerships, and positioning the Organization for a new cycle of action.

Official Summit Program

 

Day 1 | PRE-SUMMIT SESSIONS

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10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Special session of the OACPS Council of Ministers

His Excellency Mr. Irfaan Ali

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dialogue with strategic partners

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Day 2 | OPENING CEREMONY

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10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Speeches 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the OACPS

H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki

  • H.E. Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, outgoing Chair of the OACPS Summit (To be confirmed)
(Transfer of the presidency)
  • H.E. Mr. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, President of the 11th OACPS Summit

  • H.E. Mr. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and current Chairperson of the African Union, representing the OACPS African regions (To be confirmed)

  • H.E. Mr. Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic, Chair of CARIFORUM, representing the Caribbean region of the OACPS (To be confirmed)

  • H.E. Mr. Jeremiah Manele, President of the Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, representing the Pacific region of the OACPS (To be confirmed)

  • H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (To be confirmed)

  • H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (To be confirmed)

  • H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (To be confirmed)

  • H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia – Guest of Honor (To be confirmed)

Official group photo (Heads of Delegation)

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Presidential lunch

2:30 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Summit deliberations (closed session)

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Adoption of the agenda

2:35 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Organization of work

H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki

2:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Report of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the OACPS [ACP/28/0XX/25]

Honorable Seedy K.M. Keita

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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General debate on the central theme: A transformed and renewed OACPS in a changing world

His Excellency Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

  1. South-South cooperation as a driver of transformation

  2. Strengthening partnerships for climate-resilient nations - The OACPS approach

  3. Securing resources and economic development for OACPS members

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Public session with strategic partners

His Majesty King Mswati III

Roundtable on sustainable financing of the OACPS

Day 3 | SUMMIT (CLOSED-DOOR SESSION)

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9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

OACPS Business Summit

His Excellency Mr. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Forum reports

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  • Business Summit - His Excellency Mr. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic
  • Women Forum - (to be confirmed)
  • PIED Forum – H.E. James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
  • Youth Forum – H.E. Mr. Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Vice President of Equatorial Guinea

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Consideration and adoption of the draft declaration [ACP/28/0xx/25]

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12:15 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Date and venue of the 12th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the OACPS

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12:20 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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Motion of thanks

OACPS

Award ceremony for leaders from Angola, Kenya, and Equatorial Guinea

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Closing ceremony (Open session)

His Excellency Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

1:30 p.m.
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Press Conference

His Excellency Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

  • Chair of the 11th OACPS Summit

  • Secretary General of the OACPS

Prelude to the Summit:  26th of March

 

On March 26, 2026, thematic forums will bring together experts, young leaders, institutional representatives, and development actors.

These preparatory meetings will provide an opportunity to further develop the strategic priorities that will be discussed at the Summit of Heads of State.

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Climate Change International Development
Sipopo Conference Center

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Forum

Theme: Putting SIDS at the center of the global agenda

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International Development Education and Skills
Sipopo Conference Center

Youth Forum

Theme: Jobs, entrepreneurship, digital pathways, and skills for the future  

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Climate Action Agriculture
Sipopo Conference Center

Women Forum

Theme: Women in agri-food systems, resilience

Why Malabo Matters?

 

As Secretary General of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), I am deeply honored to address you as we approach our 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled for March 27-29, 2026, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

Moussa Saleh Batraki

Secretary General of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS)

Summit News

 

Official information, press releases, and updates relating to the 11th OACPS Summit in Malabo.

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official announcements

Institutional publications validated by the Organization and official information related to the Summit.

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Certified multimedia content

Authenticated official photos, videos, and audiovisual materials

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All-Day Meetup

There is such a thing as too much information, especially for you.

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Press kits

Reference documents summarizing the context

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All-Day Meetup

There is such a thing as too much information, especially for you.

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Official press contacts

Contact details for communications departments authorized to respond to media inquiries

Press room

 

The Press Room of the 11th OACPS Summit is the official space for information, communication, and institutional dissemination of the event.

It centralizes all media content and resources intended for journalists.

meetup image

official announcements

Institutional publications validated by the Organization and official information related to the Summit.

meetup image

Press kits

Reference documents summarizing the context

meetup image

Official press contacts

Contact details for communications departments authorized to respond to media inquiries

Press room

 

The Press Room of the 11th OACPS Summit is the official space for information, communication, and institutional dissemination of the event.

It centralizes all media content and resources intended for journalists.

Press room

 
meetup image

official announcements

Institutional publications validated by the Organization and official information related to the Summit.

meetup image

Press kits

Reference documents summarizing the context

meetup image

Official press contacts

Contact details for communications departments authorized to respond to media inquiries

The Press Room of the 11th OACPS Summit is the official space for information, communication, and institutional dissemination of the event.

It centralizes all media content and resources intended for journalists.

Accreditations

 

The accreditation area allows participants, delegations, media, and official partners to submit their requests for access to the 11th OACPS Summit.
Requests are processed in accordance with the Organization's official validation and security protocols.

Under the High Patronage of

 
Teodoro Obiang

the Republic of Equatorial Guinea

The national authorities are officially leading the organization of the 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the OACPS in Malabo.

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