Action 2 Impact Podcast

Nigerian takes office as president of Rotary International EVANSTON, Ill., USA (29 June 2026) — Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, will take office as president of Rotary International on 1 July 2026, becoming the second African to lead the global membership organization.

Rotary International Convention in Taipei concludes with inspiration and a call to action The Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan, ended on a high note as singer Leona Lewis brought thousands of attendees to their feet with a stirring performance that included the resilience anthem “Fire Under My Feet” during the closing ceremony on 17 June. 

Photos from the 2026 Rotary Convention in Taipei Take a closer look at the people, places, and unforgettable moments that made the 2026 Rotary Convention in Taipei one to remember.