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Macron Arrives in Kenya, Announces €23 Billion Investment
French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to Kenya on Sunday, meeting President William Ruto and jogging with marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge before the Africa Forward Summit opens in Nairobi. The two-day gathering, the first held in an English-speaking African country, brings together more than 30 African heads of government to discuss equal partnership on health, finance, youth…
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French President Emmanuel Macron began a visit to Kenya on Sunday ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, which opens Monday in Nairobi. The two-day gathering, the first time the summit is held in an English-speaking country, is expected to draw more than 30 presidents, deputy presidents and prime ministers from across Africa.
Macron met President William Ruto earlier that day. During a tour of State House, Ruto showed Macron a framed picture of Sabastian Sawe, who set a world record of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon last month. Macron also went on a morning run with Eliud Kipchoge in Nairobi. Kipchoge, a two-time world record holder for the men's marathon and double Olympic champion, is expected to attend the summit.
The summit seeks to explore ways developed and developing nations can work together as equal partners in health and security, global finance reform, youth and private sector engagement, economic growth and innovation, and diplomacy. Reuters reported that African leaders are pushing for a rethink on risk pricing and fresh investment.
Macron announced €23 billion of investment at the summit, according to Le Monde.
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