Macron opens Africa summit in Kenya with push for new France-Africa partnership

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French President Emmanuel Macron has launched the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya, emphasizing a new partnership-oriented approach with Africa. This initiative occurs amidst France's military withdrawal from West Africa, stirring discussions on its historical influence on the continent.

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.