France and Kenya Work Together

May 11, 2026, 20:23
AfricaInternational

Introduction

France and Kenya had a big meeting in Nairobi. They want to work together on money and business.

Main Body

France wants new friends in Africa. They do not want to give only help. Now, they want to trade and invest. President Macron promised 23 billion euros for computers, farms, and energy. France and Kenya signed eleven deals. They will work on trains and power. They also signed a deal for the army. Some people in Kenya are unhappy about this army deal. Both countries want to change how the world works. They want more power in global groups. They want to be strong partners.

Conclusion

The meeting ended. France and Kenya want a fair partnership. Now, they must show that these plans work.

Learning

⚡ The 'Want' Pattern

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

It is used to talk about goals and desires. Look at how it changes:

  • They want (Group/Plural) →\rightarrow They want to work together.
  • France wants (One country/Singular) →\rightarrow France wants new friends.

🛠️ Building Sentences

To move from A1 to A2, you need to connect Want to another action. We use to as the bridge:

Want + to + Action

Examples from the story:

  • Want →\rightarrow to →\rightarrow work
  • Want →\rightarrow to →\rightarrow change
  • Want →\rightarrow to →\rightarrow be

💡 Quick Tip

If you are talking about a person or a company (He, She, It), add an -s:

  • Kenya wants
  • Macron wants

Vocabulary Learning

meeting
A gathering of people to talk about something
Example:We have a meeting at 3 p.m. to discuss the project.
business
The activity of buying and selling goods or services
Example:She runs a small business that sells handmade jewelry.
invest
To put money or effort into something to get a benefit later
Example:He decided to invest in a new technology company.
promised
Said that you will do something in the future
Example:She promised to finish the homework before dinner.
billion
A number equal to one thousand million (1,000,000,000)
Example:The company made a profit of 5 billion dollars.
euros
The currency used in many European countries
Example:The price of the ticket is 50 euros.
computers
Machines that can process information
Example:The school bought new computers for the students.
energy
The power that makes things work
Example:Solar panels provide clean energy for the house.
trains
Vehicles that run on tracks and carry passengers or goods
Example:The trains are scheduled to arrive at 9 a.m.
power
The ability to do something or control something
Example:The power of the wind turbine is measured in kilowatts.
army
A group of soldiers who protect a country
Example:The army will protect the borders during the parade.
unhappy
Not feeling happy or satisfied
Example:He felt unhappy after hearing the bad news.