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Last update: 6 hours agoAfrica Forward Summit: Nairobi hosts the two-day France–Africa Summit (May 11–12), with Macron expected alongside 30 African leaders, pitching “innovation, growth, business cooperation, partnership, and security” as France tries to reset its Africa strategy amid backlash. Diplomacy in the spotlight: Nigeria’s Tinubu says the France–Nigeria business council is moving from talk to “execution,” as Macron unveils €23bn for Africa across infrastructure, energy transition, agriculture, AI, healthcare, and cultural/creative industries. Cannes culture debate: As Cannes opens, the big argument isn’t only the films—it’s influencers reshaping who gets seen, turning creators into a new distribution engine for festival buzz. Health & food: A French study links eating certain unpasteurised regional cheeses with reduced inflammation and potential mobility benefits. World stage: FIFA World Cup squads are starting to surface ahead of June 11 kick-off, with France among the early group listings.
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