Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to arrive in Kenya in the as part of a wider two-week diplomatic tour of France, Kenya, and Rwanda.
The move follows a recent online exchanges between him and President William Ruto which drawn continental attention and sparked heated debate across social media platforms.
According to a statement from the Western country’s Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu will depart Abuja today.
The Nigerian Head of State will first head to France before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya, where he will attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled to begin on May 11.
“President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after which he will depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled to begin next week”, part of the statement read.
According to reports, the summit will be co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto.
It is expected to bring together African leaders and French officials to discuss key continental priorities.
The summit is also expected to address other important matters, including energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, and reforms in global financing systems.
The summit, themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth”, will also focus on climate action, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, technological advancement, and peace-building initiatives across Africa.
