Buratai, African Diplomats Storm Cairo for Mosaic Forum 2026
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), will join a high-powered delegation of African diplomats and policy leaders heading to Cairo, Egypt, for the Mosaic Forum 2026, a strategic gathering aimed at fostering regional cooperation, investment, and sustainable development across Africa and the Middle East.
The delegation, led by the President of the League of African Ambassadors (LAA), Ambassador Nwannebuike Eze Ominyi, is expected to participate in the three-day forum scheduled for June 3 to June 5, 2026.
In a statement signed by the Deputy Spokesperson of the League, Ambassador John James Usanga, the organisation said the forum would provide a platform for African leaders and diplomats to engage with international stakeholders on issues of regional integration, economic resilience, diplomacy, and development.
Other members of the delegation include Ambassador Mona Omar of Egypt, Ambassador Kufa Edward Chinoza of Zimbabwe, Ambassador Alexander Grant Ntrakwa of Ghana, Ambassador Carmen Jolene Smidt of South Africa, Ambassador Sylvester Mundanda of Zambia, Ambassador Jaqueline Zwambila of Zimbabwe, Ambassador Kasongo Musenga of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ambassador Ali Magashi of Nigeria.
According to the statement, delegates will participate in panel discussions, bilateral meetings, and strategic engagements designed to strengthen cooperation among African nations and enhance partnerships with global institutions.
The League added that the delegation would also pursue investment opportunities, sign memoranda of understanding, and hold discussions with Egypt’s Foreign Ministry and other diplomatic stakeholders as part of efforts to advance Africa’s socio-economic and geopolitical interests.
Organisers of the forum said the event is intended to encourage proactive policy engagement and practical collaborations capable of addressing contemporary challenges while promoting inclusive growth and prosperity across the continent.
