France announces 14 billion euros in African investments, bet on influence

Emmanuel Macron announces a 14 billion euro investment plan in Africa at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

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This initiative aims to strengthen France's economic influence in East Africa and rival other international powers.

France is betting on infrastructure and development partnerships to consolidate its geopolitical positions on the continent.

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