Africa-France Summit in Nairobi: Balancing Partnerships and Resistance
Nairobi hosts Africa Forward Summit with French President Macron and 30 African leaders. France's pivot follows setbacks in Francophone West Africa due to military expulsions of troops. Paris signs 2025 Kenya defense pact and 2024 Nigeria infrastructure deal with Anglophone countries. Progressive groups hold Nairobi summit against imperialism, rejecting France's 'reset' strategy. Critics say Macron's strategy seeks to maintain influence despite rising engagement from China, Russia, and Turkey