France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
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Notable Quotes
"Africa is succeeding. It's the youngest continent in the world… and needs investment to become more self-reliant."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"Having this summit being held in a non-French-speaking African country on the continent, to me, is a very, very big message that we should not be looking at engagements on the basis of the official languages that are spoken in those countries."
— Musalia Mudavadi , Politician
"There's a new generation of Africans who… want to turn the page on colonialism and post-colonial influence."
— Gilles Yabi , Academic
"the days of European dependency were over for Africa in favor of mutual respect between cooperating nations."
— William Ruto , Politician
"sovereignty and autonomy is shared, and your success is our success."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"sovereignty and autonomy is shared, and your success is our success"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"the days of European dependency were over for Africa in favour of mutual respect between cooperating nations"
— William Ruto , Politician
"Africa is succeeding. It's the youngest continent in the world… and needs investment to become more self-reliant."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"Having this summit being held in a non-French-speaking African country on the continent, to me, is a very, very big message that we should not be looking at engagements on the basis of the official languages that are spoken in those countries."
— Musalia Mudavadi , Politician
"Kenya has been a pivotal country on matters of diplomacy and also conventions."
— Korir Sing’oei , Politician
"There's a new generation of Africans who… want to turn the page on colonialism and post-colonial influence."
— Gilles Yabi , Academic
Key People
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Gilles Yabi is a Senegal-based political analyst focusing on relations between France and Africa.
Korir Sing’oei is a Principal Secretary in Kenya's Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Mikhail Nyamweya is an international relations analyst commenting on France's Africa policy.
Musalia Mudavadi is Kenya's foreign minister.
Prof Macharia Munene is a scholar specializing in history and international relations.
William Ruto is the President of Kenya.
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In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
Emmanuel Macron's visit to Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit marks a strategic shift in France's engagement with Africa, moving beyond its colonial past and seeking new partnerships.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced €23 billion in investments across sectors like energy, AI, and agriculture at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, emphasizing mutual respect and sovereignty in new partnerships with Africa.
French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, aiming to rebuild France's role in Africa after setbacks in former colonies, signaling a shift towards partnerships beyond colonial ties.
French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, announcing €27 billion in investments and aiming to broaden France's partnerships in Africa beyond its former colonies.
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