At the conclusion of the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, France's foreign minister, in an interview with Le Monde, highlighted the dynamism of trade and investment between France and Africa, which he says far exceeds Moscow's involvement on the continent.

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The Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi reflects France’s push to rebuild influence in Africa through trade, investment and soft power.

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