Macron announces €23 billion Africa investment at Kenya summit

French President Emmanuel Macron announced €23 billion in investment for Africa at an economic summit in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at renewing France's continental engagement.

The investment focuses on energy transition, digital technology and artificial intelligence, the maritime economy, and agriculture. Macron also backed restitution of colonial artifacts to African nations. The announcement reflects France's effort to strengthen economic ties and political influence across Africa as competition from other global powers in the region intensifies.