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Last update: 7 hours agoAfrica-France Summit in Nairobi: France and Kenya kick off the two-day Africa Forward Summit with Macron expected to meet 30 African leaders, pitching innovation, growth and security—but the venue and timing are already sparking pushback over France’s shifting strategy as its Sahel influence strains. Global finance pressure: Nigeria’s Tinubu used the forum to demand reform of the international financial system, warning Africa’s manufacturing share stays below 2% while debt service bites—while Ruto and others argue the continent must move from aid to equal partnership and affordable credit. Digital finance & consumer protection: Ghana’s Bank of Ghana unveiled a fintech sandbox, innovation hub and a dedicated fintech law, as MobileMoney’s CEO warned that inclusion without safeguards can trap borrowers in debt. Agriculture funding: Proparco and Ecobank expanded a €300m push for agri-SMEs and women-led businesses across 33 countries. Trade & rights: AfCFTA partners with Algeria to back a startup push, while rights groups condemned Zambia’s abrupt cancellation of RightsCon 2026. Regional security: The US flagged West Africa and the Sahel as active ISIS-linked fronts.
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