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

France is seeking to rebuild and strengthen its partnerships with African nations as it reassesses its strategy on the continent following strained relations with several West…

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