Key Facts

• France is hosting the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya.
• French President Emmanuel Macron met with Kenyan President William Ruto.
• France invited Kenya to attend the G7 summit.
• France is completing its military withdrawal from West African countries.
• The withdrawal signals a decrease in French influence in Africa.
• The summit focuses on promoting new economic and political partnerships between France and African nations.
• Heads of states, French, and African business leaders are meeting at the summit.
• The partnership model is described as one of equality between France and Africa.