France Changes Its Plans for Africa

May 9, 2026, 17:32
AfricaInternational

Introduction

President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Egypt, Kenya, and Ethiopia. He wants to make new friends in Africa.

Main Body

France is not working with some West African countries now. The leaders there are angry and do not want French soldiers in their land. Now, Russia has soldiers in those places. France wants to work with English-speaking countries. France buys more things from Africa now. France gave 300 million euros to Nigeria for roads and green energy. President Macron met with leaders in Kenya. They talked about computers, schools, and money. But China is also giving money to Africa. China is taking some projects from France.

Conclusion

France wants to stop using old ways. Now, France wants to help Africa with money and security.

Learning

🌍 The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, we see a very important word for A2 learners: Want.

It shows a goal or a desire. Look at how it changes based on who is acting:

  • He wants →\rightarrow (President Macron)
  • France wants →\rightarrow (The country/It)
  • Leaders... do not want →\rightarrow (They/Plural)

Simple Logic: If the person is one (He/She/It), add an -s. If there are many people, use want.

Examples from the story:

  • "He wants to make new friends."
  • "France wants to work with English-speaking countries."
  • "Leaders... do not want French soldiers."

Vocabulary Boost: When you see "want + to", the next word is always an action: extWant→exttomake ext{Want} \rightarrow ext{to make} extWant→exttowork ext{Want} \rightarrow ext{to work} extWant→exttostop ext{Want} \rightarrow ext{to stop}

Vocabulary Learning

president
the head of a state or company
Example:The president signed the new law.
visit
to go to see a place or person
Example:I will visit my grandmother tomorrow.
friend
a person you like and trust
Example:My friend always shares his snacks.
country
a nation with its own government
Example:Canada is a large country.
leader
a person who leads or directs others
Example:The leader gave a speech.
angry
feeling strong displeasure
Example:She felt angry after the game.
soldier
a person who fights for a country
Example:The soldier marched in the parade.
land
the ground or territory of a country
Example:They own a piece of land near the sea.
buy
to purchase something
Example:I want to buy a new book.
road
a way for vehicles to travel
Example:The road to the park is long.
school
a place where children learn
Example:My brother goes to school every day.
money
coins or notes used for buying goods
Example:He saved a lot of money.
project
a planned piece of work
Example:The project will start next month.
help
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me with this?
security
protection from danger
Example:The security guard checked the bags.