As the Africa Forward Summit comes to a close, French President Emmanuel Macron is speaking to journalists from FRANCE 24, RFI and TV5Monde in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi about what the president describes as a new model of partnership between Paris and African nations. Watch the full interview on FRANCE 24 from 9PM Paris time.
I’m curious how Macron’s ‘new model of partnership’ will actually differ from the old one—will we see real change in trade terms or just more rhetoric from Paris?
After years of Françafrique, it’s good to see a French president acknowledging the need for a fresh start, but actions speak louder than words. Let’s see what follows this summit.
Watching Macron in Nairobi, I can’t help but wonder if this ‘new partnership’ includes addressing the CFA franc and economic sovereignty issues that African nations have been raising for decades.
The Africa Forward Summit sounds promising, but I’m skeptical—France’s influence in Africa has been built on questionable deals, and one interview won’t erase that history overnight.
Legislation is being rushed through without proper scrutiny and that’s dangerous. (ad2972)
It feels like the political class is completely out of touch with ordinary people. (0d4683)