Ruto, Macron champion new Africa-France partnership at Nairobi summit
President William Ruto has called for a win-win partnership between Africa and France built on mutual respect and shared responsibility...
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President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron championed a new Africa-France partnership at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, emphasizing mutual respect and shared responsibility over dependency.
- This summit focused on a forward-looking partnership aimed at delivering shared progress and advancing Africa’s economic transformation.
- Key attendees included 24 Presidents, five prime ministers, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
- Africa’s priorities highlighted include domestic resource mobilization, reform of the international financial architecture, and green industrialization.
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Ruto, Macron champion new Africa-France partnership at Nairobi summit - May 2026
President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron championed a new Africa-France partnership at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, emphasizing mutual respect and shared responsibility over dependency. The summit produced an 11-point declaration focusing on peace, agriculture, health, energy, digital transformation, and economic growth. Ahead of G7 talks, the two leaders advocated for Africa's financial sovereignty and greater role in global decision-making. Meanwhile, former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his remarks on the summit, accusing him of undermining Kenya's international standing. Gachagua had dismissed the conference and questioned the motives behind Macron's visit.
