On 12 May 2026, heads of state and government from France and African countries met in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit. They issued a joint declaration outlining a renewed partnership model that seeks equal footing, mutual benefit, and shared prosperity. The declaration calls for increased mobilization of both public and private capital, enhanced debt transparency, and the development of a more resilient African financial architecture. It reaffirms support for public aid, alignment with national priorities, and the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area. The leaders highlighted the need for climate‑linked financial tools, improved local capital markets, and stronger risk‑sharing mechanisms to attract investment and support job creation.
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