A coalition of approximately 300 social organizations from 15 African countries presented Benin’s proposal. (Testimonies from Massa Kone of Mali and Ardo Sow of Senegal, as well as Professor Udhab Pakurel of Nepal—all three members of the International Council).
A meeting of the World Social Forum (WSF) International Council determined that Benin, in West Africa, will host the next World Social Forum (WSF) in 2026. The proposal was presented by a coalition of approximately 300 social organizations from 15 African countries. Watch the videos below for three statements regarding the decision, given to Rita Freire (Ciranda and WSF International Council) during the event held from February 15 to 19 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Teacher Udhab Pakurel from Nepal
Massa Kone, from Mali (right) and Ardo Sow, from Senegal, invite to the WSF 2026 in Benin.