Macron Calls for Order at Africa Summit Amidst French Setbacks
French President Emmanuel Macron urged for order at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, focused on France's new policy for the continent. The summit takes place amid a series of French setbacks in its former West African colonies.
The French president is currently in #Nairobi for the Africa Forward summit, a gathering meant to showcase Franceโs new policy for the continent. It is the first time the summit is held in an English-speaking country , and is attended by more than 30 presidents, deputy presidents and prime ministers from across Africa. It also comes at a time where #France has undergone a series of setbacks in former West African colonies aiming to reduce its influence.