French President Emmanuel Macron sparked reactions at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi after asking attendees to remain quiet during a youth-focused session.
The moment happened while young speakers and performing artists were addressing the audience, briefly interrupting the flow of the event. Videos from the summit have since circulated online, with many debating whether the intervention was appropriate during a platform centered on African youth voices.
The Africa Forward Summit brought together young leaders, creatives, policymakers, and international figures to discuss the future of innovation, governance, and opportunity across the continent.
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