Macron: France outpaced in Africa by China, Türkiye, US
France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)
French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that France has lost ground in Africa to competitors such as China, Türkiye and the U.S., blaming what he described as decades of complacency and arrogance by French institutions and companies.
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Speaking at the closing session of the “Africa Forward” business forum, Macron said France had been “shaken up in Africa” over the past 25 years, describing the trend as “normal” and even positive.
