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France Names New Ambassador to Kenya Amid Multibillion Investment Deals

France Names New Ambassador to Kenya Amid Multibillion Investment Deals

The new appointee is expected to fill the huge shoes of his predecessor, coming at a time when Kenya and France are eyeing multibillion-shilling investment deals...

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France has appointed Wadid Benaabou as its new Ambassador-designate to Kenya, succeeding Arnaud Suquet. Benaabou expressed his honour and readiness to strengthen the deep-rooted partnership between France and Kenya.

The appointment coincides with France's increased interest in expanding investments in Kenya, exemplified by CMA CGM's €700 million pledge to modernise the Port of Mombasa.
Key individuals involved include the new Ambassador-designate Wadid Benaabou and the outgoing Ambassador Arnaud Suquet.
Outgoing Ambassador Arnaud Suquet is moving to a new role at the French Foreign Ministry focusing on Africa.

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