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Strengthening Ties: Kenya and France Prepare for Africa Forward Summit

Kenya and France are set to deepen their strategic partnership with the upcoming 'Africa Forward' summit in Nairobi on May 11 and 12, 2026.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-10 / 1min

Kenya and France have been working to enhance their cooperation over recent years, focusing on various diplomatic and strategic initiatives.

The 'Africa Forward' summit, scheduled for May 11 and 12, 2026, in Nairobi, is expected to further solidify this partnership.

This event highlights the growing importance of collaboration between African nations and European countries in addressing shared challenges.

Updates

Update at 17:48 UTC on 2026-05-12

France 24 reported As the Africa Forward Summit comes to a close, French President Emmanuel Macron is speaking to journalists from FRANCE 24, RFI and TV5Monde in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi about what the president describes as a new model of partnership be.

Sources: France 24