Macron defends France's Africa record at summit close

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed pride in France's handling of African relationships during his presidency, speaking to RFI at the conclusion of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi.

Macron's comments come as France seeks to maintain influence across sub-Saharan Africa amid competition from other powers and shifting sentiment toward former colonial powers. The Africa Forward summit, hosted by Kenya, brought together regional leaders to discuss investment and partnership frameworks.