Macron courts Anglophone Africa at Kenya investment summit

French President Emmanuel Macron is co-hosting an economic summit in Kenya aimed at attracting investment across Anglophone Africa, according to France 24. The initiative represents France's strategic pivot to strengthen ties with English-speaking African nations, moving beyond its traditionally French-speaking sphere historically dominated by Paris through Francafrique arrangements. Macron is urging increased European investment in the continent during the forum with African heads of state. The summit signals Paris' effort to adapt its Africa strategy amid rising competition from China and other powers seeking African economic influence.