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Africa Forward Summit Fallout: In Nairobi, France and Kenya wrapped a two-day Africa–France summit with Macron pitching €23bn–€27bn in new investment, while Ruto and other leaders pushed “sovereign equality” and warned against dependency. Global Finance Pressure: Nigeria’s Tinubu used the platform to demand reform of the international financial system, arguing Africa’s share of global manufacturing value-added stays below 2% and that high capital costs keep industries starved. Libya–Tunisia Integration: Presidential Council leader Mohamed Menfi called for deeper economic integration between Libya and Tunisia, positioning it as a way to tackle regional obstacles. Digital Finance Rules: Ghana’s Bank of Ghana unveiled plans for a fintech sandbox, an innovation hub, and a dedicated fintech law as mobile money drives inclusion to 81%. Consumer Protection Warning: At Accra’s 3i Africa Summit, a fintech CEO warned that “inclusion without protection is a trap” as digital lending expands. Aviation Reality Check: Airbus data highlights Libya’s fleet renewal gap, while the Iran-linked jet fuel shock is testing West Africa’s aviation ambitions. Women’s Property Rights: Ghana’s women lawyers urged reforms to stop courts from using irrelevant, stereotype-based reasoning in spousal property disputes.

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