Newsday Essentials
This episode focuses on the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, where leaders from
Africa and France discussed trade, investment and a new approach to cooperation.
The focus is on the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi, bringing together French
and African leaders to discuss trade, investment and sustainable development.
France says it is seeking a new partnership with African countries based on equality
and mutual interests, while Zambia鈥檚 President Hakainde Hichilema calls for fairer
global financial systems and better investment terms for Africa. The programme also
revisits a viral moment when French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a
speech to quiet the audience, with Ghanaian fashion designer Yaira Agbofa reflecting
on the unexpected encounter.
