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Macron faces backlash after interrupting Africa summit panel in Kenya
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French President Macron is facing backlash after interrupting a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience, accusing them of disrupting speakers. He had earlier described himself as a "Pan-Africanist" and announced a significant investment into various sectors in Africa. Macron's intervention drew a mix of reactions, with some applauding his action while others criticized him for behaving like a colonizer. The summit is meant to showcase France's new policy for the continent, shifting from a former colonial power to a partnership of equals.