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france-africa-relations
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Semaforpolitics53 days ago
Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi Announces $50 Billion in Investment Pledges
Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the inaugural two-day Africa Forward Summit on May 12 and 13, 2026. Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote pledged a $16 billion to $20 billion East African oil refinery backed by Kenya, Tanzania and Ugand…
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france24.comworld53 days ago
Tanzania Urges African Nations to Use Natural Resources for Economic Growth
Tanzania called on African countries to leverage their natural resources to develop a strong continental economy and advocated for multilateral partnerships based on mutual respect and sovereign equality. The statement came after a two-day summit in Nairobi focused on renewing Af…
France 24politics53 days agoUpdated
France Announces €14 Billion in Africa Investments at Nairobi Summit Co-Hosted With Kenya
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 concluded in Kenya with pledges of €14 billion in French investments and calls for a new model of partnership. Around 30 heads of state attended the event co-hosted by France and Kenya. French President Emmanuel Macron and Foreign Minister Jean-Noël…
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france24.compolitics53 days ago
France Announces €14 Billion in Investment Pledges for Africa at Nairobi Summit Co-Hosted With Kenya
The Africa Forward Summit 2026, co-hosted by France and Kenya, drew around 30 heads of state and several thousand business leaders to Nairobi. French officials hailed renewed ties with the continent while calling for dialogue with Rwanda and DR Congo. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël B…
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Los Angeles Timespolitics53 days ago
Macron Announces $27 Billion in Investments at Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled $27 billion in investments for energy, AI and agriculture at the Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by Kenya. The announcement came as both leaders stressed sovereign equality and an end to traditional aid models amid France's military withd…
BBC Newsworld54 days ago
France Co-Hosts Africa Forward Summit With Kenya in Nairobi
French President Emmanuel Macron joined Kenyan leaders to co-host the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Monday. Macron announced $27 billion in investments across Africa in energy transition, digital infrastructure, AI, maritime economy and agriculture. The summit marks the fir…
Semaforpolitics54 days ago
Macron Announces €23 Billion Investment Package at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
French President Emmanuel Macron walked uninvited onto the stage at the University of Nairobi on May 11, 2026, to rebuke noisy audience members during a youth panel at the Africa Forward Summit co-hosted with Kenyan President William Ruto. The French leader later announced €23 bi…
BBC Newspolitics55 days ago
Macron Interrupts Speaker to Demand Silence at Kenya Investment Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to demand audience silence, citing a lack of respect. The event, co-hosted by France and Kenya, focuses on investment, AI, renewable energy and infrastructure. Macron also announced 23…
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Abc Newsworld55 days ago
France Hosts Summit With African Leaders in Kenya
France is presenting a revised partnership approach with African nations at a summit opening Monday in Kenya. The gathering follows the country's military withdrawal from several West African states. More than 30 heads of state are expected to attend, including from French-speaki…
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France Says It No Longer Views Africa as Its Backyard
Officials stated that France no longer sees African nations as a region where business leaders received guaranteed contracts or where it could influence governments. The statement declares that this era ended in 2017. The remarks were reported by @FirstSquawk on May 10, 2026.
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Al Jazeeraworld56 days ago
Macron Begins Tour of East Africa
French President Emmanuel Macron launched a three-country East Africa tour starting in Egypt on Saturday, with stops in Kenya and Ethiopia. The visit includes cohosting an “Africa Forward” summit in Kenya focused on economic cooperation and redefining Paris’s postcolonial partner…
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citizen.co.zapolitics62 days ago
France Shifts Africa Focus to Kenya After Sahel Withdrawals
France is hosting its Africa summit in Kenya next week, marking the first time in a non-Francophone nation. This follows a new defense agreement and the arrival of French troops for joint exercises. The moves come after French forces withdrew from several West African countries f…