Watch: Macron speaks to FRANCE 24 as Africa Forward Summit wraps up
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke in Nairobi after the Africa Forward Summit, highlighting a new equal partnership model between France and African countries. He announced €23 billion in investments from both French and African public and private actors to support development in Africa.Key Facts
- The Africa Forward Summit took place in Nairobi, Kenya, with around 30 African leaders and over 3,000 delegates attending.
- The summit was hosted by France and Kenya.
- President Macron announced €23 billion in investments for Africa.
- Investments come from public and private sources in both France and African nations.
- Macron described the summit as promoting a "partnership of equals" rather than the old colonial-style relationships.
- France’s influence in parts of West Africa and the Sahel region has been decreasing.
- Macron held an interview with FRANCE 24, RFI, and TV5Monde after the summit.
- The interview was broadcast in French and dubbed into English on FRANCE 24's English channel.
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