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France–Africa Summit in Nairobi: From May 11–12, Macron and Kenya’s Ruto host 30 African leaders for “Africa Forward,” pitching innovation, investment, and security—with Ruto repeating “sovereignty” and pushing back on aid and dependency. Libya–Tunisia integration: Presidential Council leader Mohamed Menfi used the sidelines to call for economic integration and coordinated solutions between Libya and Tunisia. Aviation reality check: Airbus data shows Libyan airlines have big order books but far fewer planes actually in service, blamed on political fragmentation and conflict costs. Ghana legal reform push: Women lawyers in Ghana demand changes to spousal property rules, warning courts are using irrelevant, stereotype-heavy reasoning. Cocoa misinformation risk: Ghana’s cocoa sector is warned that fast-spreading rumors can become a pricing and reputation threat. Ghana fintech regulation: Bank of Ghana plans a continental fintech sandbox, a national innovation hub, and a dedicated fintech law to speed cross-border digital finance. West Africa terror focus: The US flags West Africa and the Sahel as key fronts in its updated counterterrorism strategy.

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