Day two of the Africa Forward summit in Kenya brings together leaders and top officials from more than 30 countries from across the continent as President Emmanuel Macron pitches a new French model for partnerships with African nations. Watch FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the event.
Macron’s new partnership model sounds like old wine in new bottles—still pushing French interests under the guise of mutual benefit. Africa needs fair trade, not more paternalism.
Interesting that Macron is pitching this in Kenya, a country already heavily in debt to China. Will France offer better terms or just more conditions?
Over 30 African leaders attended Day 2—that’s impressive. If France truly shifts from aid to investment in infrastructure and tech, it could be a win for both sides.
I hope the new model includes real technology transfer and local job creation, not just French companies bidding for contracts. Talk is cheap.
Macron should remember that Africa isn’t a monolith. Each of those 30 countries has different needs. One-size-fits-all partnerships won’t work.
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