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Macron unveils $27 billion Africa fund to rival China’s growing influence

French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a €23 billion ($27 billion) investment plan for Africa, targeting energy, agriculture, digital infrastructure and maritime industries as France looks to strengthen economic ties across the continent and push back against China’s growing influence.  The announcement was made during the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, where African leaders, investors and business executives gathered to…

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