French President Emmanuel Macron began a visit to Kenya on Sunday ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, where he will promote France’s new approach to Africa based on partnership rather than influence. The gathering comes amid France’s military withdrawal from West Africa and renewed debate over its post-colonial role on the continent.
Macron opens Africa summit in Kenya with push for new France-Africa partnership
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Fri 10:48 - France 24
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Sat 08:21 - France 24
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Sun 05:38 - Al Jazeera English
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Sun 12:54 - France 24
Macron heads to Kenya to push new France-Africa partnership
Sun 13:17 - DW All
Africa summit in Kenya: France seeks new partners
Sun 13:17 - DW Top
Africa summit in Kenya: France seeks new partners
Sun 13:17 - DW World
Africa summit in Kenya: France seeks new partners
Mon 02:10 - France 24
Macron opens Africa summit in Kenya with push for new France-Africa partnership