OXFORD, England– Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah will serve as the keynote speaker at the 16th edition of the Oxford Africa Conference 2026, organizers announced. By Jaheim T. [email protected]The two‑day event, hosted by the Oxford University Africa Society, will take place May 16–17 at the Mathematical Institute’s Andrew Wiles Building. He was also named African Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics. The Oxford Africa Conference, now in its 16th edition, has previously featured leaders such as Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, who delivered the keynote in 2025. Organizers said the conference is built to meet Africa at a moment of transformation.

Source: Front Page Africa March 23, 2026 15:26 UTC