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Saraki, 21 others in Italy to discuss global partnerships without U.S.
Saraki, 21 others in Italy to discuss global partnerships without U.S.
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June 29, 2026 byOur Reporter
Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Sarakiwas in Italy at the weekend.
He will be joining other world leaders at an international workshop in Lake Como, Italy, for a three-day high-powered deliberation on the future of global partnerships following the gradual withdrawal of the United States (U.S.A.) and its implications for various regions.
The workshop, which opens today, is organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), the foundation named after a former German Chancellor.
It has as its central theme: Big Daddy Gone? Global Partnerships Without U.S. Leadership.
Saraki will tomorrow afternoon address the gathering as part of the fifth panel and he will present the African perspective on “Development Policies: Withdrawal of the United States from International Development – Opportunities and Challenges’.
With two other Africans among the 22 participants, Saraki has been selected to present the African perspective based on his experience in the private and public sectors, as well as his engagements during his tenure as Nigeria’s Senate President, Chairman of the N…
Nigeria: Saraki Joins Global Leaders in Italy, Says Africa Needs Strategic Partnerships, Not Aid Dependency
Nigeria: Saraki Joins Global Leaders in Italy, Says Africa Needs Strategic Partnerships, Not Aid Dependency
[Leadership] Nigeria's former President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has arrived in Lake Como, Italy, to join global leaders, policymakers, scholars, and strategic thinkers at an international experts workshop where he is expected to make a strong case for Africa to move beyond aid dependency and embrace strategic partnerships anchored on trade, investment, industrialisation, stronger institutions, domestic resource mobilisation, and African agency.
Nigeria: Saraki Joins Leaders in Italy to Discuss Global Partnerships Without the U.S.
Nigeria: Saraki Joins Leaders in Italy to Discuss Global Partnerships Without the U.S.
[This Day] Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, at the weekend, joined an ongoing international experts workshop of world leaders in Lake Como, Italy, for three days of high-powered deliberations on the future of global partnerships following the gradual withdrawal of the United States of America and its implications for various regions.
Saraki joins leaders in Italy to discuss global partnerships - The Sun Nigeria
Saraki joins leaders in Italy to discuss global partnerships - The Sun Nigeria
Saraki joins leaders in Italy to discuss global partnerships without the US
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Former Senate president, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki
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Senate president, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has joined an ongoing international experts workshop of world leaders in Lake Como, Italy, for three days of high-powered deliberations on the future of global partnerships following the gradual withdrawal of the United States of America and its implications for various regions.
The gathering organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), the foundation named after a former German Chancellor, has as its central theme: ‘Big Daddy Gone? Global Partnerships Without U.S. Leadership.’
In a discussion that will begin today and end on July 1, Saraki will address the gathering as part of the fifth panel on Tuesday afternoon and he will present the African perspective on ‘Development policies: Withdrawal of the United States from international development – Opportunities and challenges.’
While there are two Africans among the 22 participants, Saraki has been selected to present t…
Nigeria: Saraki Joins Global Leaders in Italy, Says Africa Needs Strategic ...
Nigeria: Saraki Joins Global Leaders in Italy, Says Africa Needs Strategic ...
Nigeria's former President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has arrived in Lake Como, Italy, to join global leaders, policymakers, scholars, and strategic thinkers at an international experts workshop where he is expected to make a strong case for Africa to move beyond aid dependency and embrace strategic partnerships anchored on trade, investment, industrialisation, stronger institutions, domestic resource mobilisation, and African agency.
The gathering, organised by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), the foundation named after former German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, has as its central theme: "Big Daddy Gone? Global Partnerships Without U.S. Leadership."
Speaking ahead of his session, Saraki said: "This is a question that will define the coming decade. What does global partnership look like when it is no longer led by Washington? For too long, Africa's relationship with the world has been framed around aid. The real opportunity is partnership -- trade, investment, and mutual interest that treat Africa as an equal, not a recipient. A shifting global order is not a vacuum to fear. It is an…
Saraki Speaks on Africa's Future at Global Leadership Summit in Italy
Saraki Speaks on Africa's Future at Global Leadership Summit in Italy
Former President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has arrived in Lake Como, Italy, to join global leaders, policymakers, scholars and strategic experts at an international workshop, where he is expected to advocate for a new development model that prioritises strategic partnerships over aid dependency for Africa.
The workshop, organised by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), is themed
“Big Daddy Gone? Global Partnerships Without U.S. Leadership.”
It brings together experts from across the world to examine the future of international cooperation amid shifting global power dynamics.
Ahead of the event, Saraki said Africa must seize the changing global landscape as an opportunity to redefine its engagement with the international community.
“This is a question that will define the coming decade. What does global partnership look like when it is no longer led by Washington? For too long, Africa’s relationship with the world has been framed around aid. The real opportunity is partnership — trade, investment, and mutual interest that treat Africa as an equal, not a recipient. A shifting global order is not a …
Saraki joins leaders in Italy to discuss global partnerships
Saraki joins leaders in Italy to discuss global partnerships
Saraki joins leaders in Italy to discuss global partnerships
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29 June 2026 4:43am WAT
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Former President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki
Former President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki
Former Senate President,
Dr Bukola Saraki
, at the weekend, joined an ongoing international experts’ workshop of world leaders in Lake Como, Italy, on the future of global partnerships following the gradual withdrawal of the United States of America and its implications for various regions.
Saraki’s media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in a statement, noted that the gathering organised by the
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS)
has the theme: ‘Big Daddy Gone? Global Partnerships Without U.S. Leadership’.
In a discussion that will run from tomorrow through July 1, Saraki will address the gathering as part of the fifth panel on Tuesday afternoon, presenting the African perspective on ‘Development Policies: Withdrawal of the United States from International Development – Opportunities and Challenges’.
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Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, at the weekend, joined an ongoing international experts workshop of world leaders in Lake Como, Italy, for three days of high-powered deliberations on the future of global partnerships following the gradual withdrawal of the United States of America and its implications for various regions.
The gathering organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), the foundation named after a former German Chancellor, has as its central theme: ‘Big Daddy Gone? Global Partnerships Without U.S. Leadership’.
In a discussion that will begin on Monday June 29 and end on July 1, Saraki will address the gathering as part of the fifth panel on Tuesday afternoon and he will present the African perspective on ‘Development Policies: Withdrawal of the United States from International Development – Opportunities and Challenges’.
While there are two Africans among the 22 participants, Saraki has been selected to present the African perspective based on his experience in the private and public sectors, as well as his engagements during his tenure as Nigeria’s President of the Senate, Chair…
Saraki joins world leaders for workshop on US global role
Saraki joins world leaders for workshop on US global role
Saraki joins world leaders for workshop on US global role
June 29, 2026 12:39 am
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Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has joined global leaders and policy experts at an international workshop in Lake Como, Italy, to discuss the future of global partnerships amid concerns over the United States’ changing role in international development and diplomacy.
The three-day workshop, organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, is themed “Big Daddy Gone? Global Partnerships Without U.S. Leadership.”
The workshop is scheduled from June 29 to July 1.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Head of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Media Office, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said the gathering would examine the implications of a gradual reduction in United States engagement in global partnerships and explore emerging opportunities for other regions.
Saraki is expected to present the African perspective during the fifth panel of the workshop on Tuesday, where he will speak on “Development Policies: Withdrawal of the United States from International Development – Opportunities and Challenges.”
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Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki arrived in Lake Como, Italy, to join global leaders, policymakers, scholars, and strategic thinkers at an international experts workshop.
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Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki will address the gathering at the international workshop in Lake Como, Italy, as part of the fifth panel.
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The workshop in Lake Como, Italy, is organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS).
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The central theme of the workshop is: 'Big Daddy Gone? Global Partnerships Without U.S. Leadership.'
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Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki will present the African perspective on 'Development Policies: Withdrawal of the United States from International Development – Opportunities and Challenges'.
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There are 22 participants in the workshop, including Saraki and two other Africans.
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Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki is expected to make a strong case for Africa to move beyond aid dependency and embrace strategic partnerships anchored on trade, investment, industrialisation, stronger institutions, domestic resource mobilisation, and African agency.
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“make a strong case for Africa to move beyond aid dependency”
→ Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki is expected to advocate for Africa to reduce reliance on aid.
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“Big Daddy Gone? Global Partnerships Without U.S. Leadership”
→ The workshop's theme addresses the impact of reduced U.S. leadership on global partnerships.
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“gradual withdrawal of the United States (U.S.A.) and its implications for various regions”
→ The workshop examines the consequences of the United States reducing its involvement in global affairs.
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“high-powered deliberation”
→ The workshop involves a formal discussion among participants.
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