The global trade rules largely dictated by the developed economies have been challenged and called to be reviewed.

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

In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.

Africa Forward summit comes amid France's fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.

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…

France uses Kenya summit to deepen East African ties amid waning influence in the west

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.

The global trade rules largely dictated by the developed economies have been challenged and called to be reviewed.

The pledges were accompanied by calls for stronger African representation at the UN Security Council and reforms to global lending.

Co-hosted by President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron, the inaugural summit marked a deliberate pivot in France-Africa relations.