Africa: France Says Strong Business Development in Africa Will Benefit Africans

The French government is stepping up efforts to strengthen ties with the African continent in the run-up to a key business forum at the end of the month. Africa's leading European trading partner wants a win-win cooperation without historical baggage.

France "wants to build with Africa," the words of Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, French Minister of State for Europe and Foreign Affairs, speaking at a press conference Tuesday, outlining the second edition of Ambition Africa.

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