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Macron Begins East Africa Tour, Seeks to Redefine France's Role in Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a three-nation tour of East Africa—Egypt, Kenya and Ethiopia—in an effort to mend economic and security ties and counter rising anti-French sentiment. The trip includes a summit in Kenya focused on redefining France's role from a post-colonial power to a more equal partnership, and ends in Ethiopia at the African Union headquarters.