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Macron Announces Investment in Africa

Updated 2026-05-12 09:00 UTC 1 source Positive

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a $27 billion investment at the Africa Forward summit in Kenya. The move aims to strengthen France's ties with its former colonies.

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France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit

Africa Forward summit comes amid France's fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.

2026-05-12 08:34 UTC