France & Ethiopia

France: France, through its President Emmanuel Macron, co-hosted the Africa Forward Summit and pledged $27 billion in investments for Africa, while also supporting African representation in international institutions.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia hosted the final leg of Emmanuel Macron's Africa visit, securing a $63.9 million loan for green energy and digitalization programs.

France: France is seeking to renew its engagement with the African continent after years of strained ties and growing Russian and Chinese influence. The country is attempting to abandon its 'Francafrique' strategy.

Ethiopia: Emmanuel Macron will visit Ethiopia as part of his Africa tour and hold talks with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and Antonio Guterres.

France: French Finance Minister Roland Lescure publicly stated the necessity of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but not at any price, reflecting European concerns.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia is a recipient of aid from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and shipments to Ethiopia are experiencing delays due to fuel price increases in Kenya.