French President Emmanuel Macron launched an Africa summit in Kenya, advocating for a new partnership model with the continent. The initiative comes as France withdraws military forces from West Africa, prompting discussions about its post-colonial role.

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.