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news France 24 En 2026-05-12

Africa-France Summit Concludes with Focus on Sovereignty, Rebel Retreats, and Export Challenges

The Africa Forward summit in Nairobi concluded with Kenyan President Ruto emphasizing sovereignty. M23 rebels have retreated in the DRC, while Zimbabwe's horticulture faces export challenges due to rising shipping costs amidst ongoing global conflicts.


In tonight's edition, sovereignty was the buzzword of Kenyan President William Ruto at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi. Also, in the biggest change on the ground in months,Β  Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have retreated from seized territory in the DRC. And as the war in Iran continues to disrupt exports around the world, Zimbabwe's horticulture industry is also struggling with rising shipping costs, which are threatening vital exports.

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