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In Nairobi, France makes a push to invest in Africa
Paris declared its ambition to invest in the continent at the Africa Forward Summit, which opened on May 11 in the heart of the Kenyan capital. Competition, however, is fierce across these dynamic markets.
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africanews.com
Kenya and France are organizing the Africa Forward 2026 summit [Africanews Today] | Africanews
Every Monday, Africanews Today brings you a new update on pan-African current affairs
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theeastafrican.co.ke
From Macron's jog with Kipchoge to traffic snarls: Colourful moments at France-Africa summit
Judging by the sweat and the t-shirt stuck to his back, it must have been a serious fat burn.
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rfi.fr
Macron champions African investment and backs restitution of colonial artefacts
Speaking at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, aimed at renewing France’s engagement with the African continent, French President Emmanuel Macron urged investment in Africa and…
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lemonde.fr
Macron announces €23 billion of investment at Africa summit
The investments Macron announced include €14 billion in private and public funds from French entities, and nine billion euros from African investors.
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standardmedia.co.ke
Why there is more than meets the eye in Africa Forward Summit
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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bbc.com
Africa Forward Summit: France seeks new 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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Spotlight on Africa - Spotlight on Africa: Does the Africa Forward summit signal a fresh start?
This week, Spotlight on Africa takes you to the Africa Forward summit hosted by France and Kenya in Nairobi on 11 and 12 May. It marks the first time France has staged such an…
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
French president announces billions in African investments at summit focused on partnership - The Times of India
Europe News: NAIROBI: Calls for mutual respect dominated the Africa Forward Summit on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron announced new investments and sai.
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aljazeera.com
France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit
Africa Forward summit comes amid France's fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.
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premiumtimesng.com
At Africa Forward Summit, Tinubu calls for reform of global financial architecture
The Africa/France summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together leaders and top officials from more than 30 countries…
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businessday.co.za
SA absent as France pivots Africa strategy eastwards
France uses Kenya summit to deepen East African ties amid waning influence in the west
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apnews.com
Africa secures major clean energy deals as France deepens investment push
French and African leaders have announced more than $11 billion in renewable energy investments during the France-Africa Summit in Nairobi.
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France-Nigeria trade hits $4.7 billion as Tinubu pushes for jobs, infrastructure gains at Africa Summit
The president says growing trade and investment ties between Nigeria and France must now deliver concrete economic benefits, including jobs, industries, infrastructure and…
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What France's renewed focus means for Anglophone Africa
France is Europe’s third-largest economy and represents a major potential investment and trade opportunity for Kenya, which has traditionally focused on the USA and the UK.
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French firms target Kenya housing sector after Africa summit
French firms turn to Kenya’s housing market after Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron backed a shift from aid-driven ties to private investment deals.
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Africa-France summit ends with push to overhaul key trade rules
The global trade rules largely dictated by the developed economies have been challenged and called to be reviewed.
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France-Africa Summit yields $25 billion pledges amid scepticism
The pledges were accompanied by calls for stronger African representation at the UN Security Council and reforms to global lending.