Macron Presents France 'as the Ethical Partner with Africa' at Summit in Kenya

Macron presents France 'as the ethical partner with Africa' at summit in Kenya

At the Africa Forward summit in Kenya, French President Emmanuel Macorn is hoping to boost a new kind of partnership with African countries. France has long maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway over its former colonies dubbed Françafrique, which included keeping thousands of troops in the region. But after years of criticism from leaders and opposition parties in those countries over what they described as a demeaning and…

Leaders Highlight Renewable Energy Potential At Africa Forward Summit

Africa’s immense potential in renewable energy took center stage at the Africa Forward Summit, which wrapped up today in Nairobi, Kenya. Speaking during the summit’s opening session, AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf highlighted energy as a critical enabler of development and investment in the continent. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also hailed Africa’s energy potential at the summit, which brought together leaders and senior officia…

France hoping for an African comeback with the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

Even with growing anti-French sentiment across and west and central Africa, France may gain some new friends on the continent through strategic partnerships that it says will prioritise respect and mutual benefit for French businesses and its African partners. This vision is the central leaning of discussions planned for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, which was preceded on Monday by a youth ne…

France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

Accused of neo-colonial meddling in many African countries where it has traditionally had close ties, France is broadening its horizons by co-hosting a summit of African leaders in English-speaking Kenya for the first time. Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in the capital Nairobi on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced investments worth $27bn (£20bn) in Africa in areas such as energy transition, digital and AI, the maritime eco…