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Macron Seeks New African Friends Across Language Barrier

East Africa represents one of the few remaining growth frontiers where France believes it can expand its footprint.
French President Emmanuel Macron with Kenyan President William Ruto.Photographer: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images

Welcome to Next Africa, a daily newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed. Sign up here to have it delivered to your email. In today’s edition, we look at France’s push to maintain influence on the continent, and:

Emmanuel Macron’s mission to keep France relevant in Africa appears to be paying dividends.