Deals and new partnerships at Africa-France summit
12 May 2026, 20:23 GMT
By Georja CALVIN-SMITH
Topic: Eye on Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/deals-and-new-partnerships-at-africa-france-summit
In tonight's edition: Sovereignty was the buzzword of Kenyan President William Ruto at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi. Also, in the biggest change on the ground in months, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have retreated from seized territory in DR Congo. And as the war in Iran continues to disrupt exports around the world, Zimbabwe's horticulture industry is also struggling with rising shipping costs, which are threatening vital exports.