French President Emmanuel Macron tells RFI that he is “incredibly proud” of France’s record on Africa and says France’s relationships with African countries have evolved during his time in office. Speaking at the close of the “Africa Forward” summit in Nairobi, Kenya, Macron presents his assessment of current cooperation, describing it as moving toward what he calls a “partnership of equals.” In the interview, he highlights progress in the direction of more balanced relations between France and African states, framing his remarks around the summit’s themes and the broader goal of deepening cooperation. The statement reflects Macron’s perspective on the changes in France–Africa engagement over recent years, as reported by RFI and repeated by AllAfrica. No additional claims, figures, or specific policy measures are provided in the excerpts, and the reporting focuses on Macron’s remarks rather than independent evaluation of France’s Africa approach.