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Africa Forward Summit Fallout: France’s Macron wrapped up the Nairobi summit with a €23bn investment pitch and a push for credit reform to take Africa’s borrowing costs to the G7 agenda, while critics say the “reset” still risks repeating old power dynamics. Global South Power Move: The UN broke ground on a $340m Nairobi conference complex to expand capacity and deepen Africa’s role in global decision-making. Trade & Investment Push: The EU extended its Namibia partnership to 2030, backing renewables and critical raw materials; meanwhile Ecobank and partners pledged $3bn for trade finance and industrial growth. Health & Inclusion: Africa CDC hosted a meeting on tackling anemia and strengthening health systems, with the Sahrawi Republic taking part. Regional Tech: East Africa launched an AI alliance for education and research. Defense Update: The second U.S. soldier missing in Morocco’s African Lion exercise was recovered, ending the search.

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