France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

"Africa is succeeding. It's the youngest continent in the world… and needs investment to become more self-reliant."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"Having this summit being held in a non-French-speaking African country on the continent, to me, is a very, very big message that we should not be looking at engagements on the basis of the official languages that are spoken in those countries."

— Musalia Mudavadi , Politician

"There's a new generation of Africans who… want to turn the page on colonialism and post-colonial influence."

— Gilles Yabi , Academic

"the days of European dependency were over for Africa in favor of mutual respect between cooperating nations."

— William Ruto , Politician

"sovereignty and autonomy is shared, and your success is our success."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"sovereignty and autonomy is shared, and your success is our success"

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"the days of European dependency were over for Africa in favour of mutual respect between cooperating nations"

— William Ruto , Politician

"Africa is succeeding. It's the youngest continent in the world… and needs investment to become more self-reliant."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"Having this summit being held in a non-French-speaking African country on the continent, to me, is a very, very big message that we should not be looking at engagements on the basis of the official languages that are spoken in those countries."

— Musalia Mudavadi , Politician

"Kenya has been a pivotal country on matters of diplomacy and also conventions."

— Korir Sing’oei , Politician

"There's a new generation of Africans who… want to turn the page on colonialism and post-colonial influence."

— Gilles Yabi , Academic