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UPDATED May 13, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET

May 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET

Macron calls for silence at Africa Forward summit

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Macron urged silence at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi as he presented France’s new policy for the continent.

WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron

WHAT: Called for silence at the Africa Forward summit

WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET

WHERE: Nairobi, Kenya

WHY: It was a response during the Africa Forward summit where France showcased its new policy for Africa.

How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)

Macron seeks new Africa partners in Kenya summit · May 13, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Ruto touts sovereignty as M23 retreats at Africa-France summit · May 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Africa Forward summit wraps up in Nairobi · May 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Macron and Ruto pledge mutual respect at Africa Forward summit · May 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Macron announces billions in African investments at summit · May 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Macron calls for ethical France-Africa partnership in Kenya · May 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
France meets African leaders in Kenya to move on · May 12, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Macron urges African investment; backs restitution law · May 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Kenya and France to organize Africa Forward 2026 summit · May 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Macron woos Anglophone Africa at summit in Kenya · May 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Macron launches Africa Forward Summit in Kenya · May 11, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Kenya and France sign 11 deals after Ruto-Macron talks · May 11, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
France-Kenya partnership faces criticism in Nairobi · May 11, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Macron opens Africa summit in Kenya with new partnership push · May 10, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Macron heads to Kenya for France-Africa partnership · May 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Macron tours East Africa to renew France’s engagement · May 10, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
France plans Kenya summit after West Africa rejections · May 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET

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