After losing influence in West Africa, France seeks a regional reset at Kenya summit

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After losing influence in West Africa, France seeks a regional reset at Kenya summit

Updated 16 hours ago
France 24
Al Jazeera
2 articles2 sources
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Seeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit in Kenya next week aimed at strengthening political, security and economic ties with. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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After losing influence in West Africa, France seeks a regional reset at Kenya summit
France 24
France 24
Lean Left
5/9/2026

After losing influence in West Africa, France seeks a regional reset at Kenya summit

Seeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit in Kenya next week aimed at strengthening political, security and economic ties with a range of African partners.

Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France’s role in Africa
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Lean Left
5/10/2026

Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France’s role in Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron has started a tour of East Africa as Paris seeks to rebuild its influence on the continent after a series of setbacks, especially in its former West African colonies. Macron began the three-country tour in Egypt on Saturday, which will also take him to Kenya and Ethiopia. He will.