France pitches 'partnership of equals' as African summit enters second day
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France has raised 23 billion euros in investments for Africa at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi. France is promoting a "partnership of equals" with African countries as it ends its military presence in West Africa and aims to change its past relationship with the continent.Key Facts
- The Africa Forward summit is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.
- France raised 23 billion euros for investment in Africa.
- President Macron wants to build a balanced partnership with African countries.
- France is completing its military withdrawal from several West African nations.
- This move reflects a shift in France’s role and influence in Africa.
- The new approach seeks to move away from France’s history of neocolonialism.
- Kenya’s President William Ruto joined Macron at a joint press conference.
- The summit focuses on economic and political cooperation between Africa and France.
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