The Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi reflects France’s push to rebuild influence in Africa through trade, investment and soft power.
President William Ruto and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. [PCS]
The two-day Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted by President William Ruto and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi, ends today.
President Ruto said before the summit: “Our shared objective is clear: to unlock capital, scale innovation, deepen trade and investment linkages, and create inclusive growth pathways that are resilient, sustainable, and African-led.”
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