Al Jazeera English • May 10, 2026 05:38

Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France’s role in Africa

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Paris seeks to repair economic and security ties while countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa.

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08:21

After losing influence in West Africa, France seeks a regional reset at Kenya summit

Seeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit in Kenya next week aimed at strengthening political, …

10:48

Ahead of Nairobi summit, France highlights youth, innovation and 'huge diaspora' investing in Africa

In the run-up to the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Éléonore Caroit, France's deputy minister for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Citizens Abroad. France …