French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (May 11) asked attendees to remain quiet during a youth - focused session at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, interrupting the event as artists and young speakers addressed the audience.
Macron interrupted the “Africa Forward: Creation in Motion” discussion after conversations in the room grew louder, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
“There is a total lack of respect,” Macron told attendees, urging those holding side discussions to continue them outside or in bilateral meeting rooms.
The French leader is in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit, which has brought together more than 30 African leaders, business executives and young entrepreneurs as France seeks to strengthen economic and political ties across the continent.
The summit comes at a time when Paris is trying to rebuild its influence in Africa following tensions and military withdrawals in several West African countries.
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