French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23 billion investment package for Africa targeting agriculture, energy transition, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and maritime industries during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. The two-day summit, hosted in Nairobi, forms part of France’s broader effort to redefine its relationship with Africa following years of strained diplomatic relations ...

The Africa Forward Summit 2026 has opened in Nairobi today, bringing together heads of state, policymakers, investors and development partners to discuss Africa’s evolving role in the global economy — with agriculture and value addition emerging as central themes. While attention at the summit is expected to focus on high-level political engagements and investment announcements, ...