France and Africa Work Together

May 12, 2026, 15:30
AfricaPolitics

Introduction

France and Kenya had a big meeting in Nairobi. They want to help African countries and spend money together.

Main Body

President Macron said France and Africa will spend 23 billion euros. This money is for computers, energy, and farms. This will create 250,000 new jobs. France and Kenya also signed 11 deals to improve ports and transport. France wants to make new friends in Africa. France will also give back old art from the past. However, some people were angry. President Macron spoke rudely to some guests. Outside, police used gas to stop people who were protesting. President Ruto talked about sports. He says sports can make money for young people. He showed a new sports city in Kenya. Other leaders want Africa to make its own products instead of just selling raw materials.

Conclusion

The meeting ended with a plan to invest money. But some leaders are still angry about the past and how France speaks to them.

Learning

💡 Money & Action Words

In this story, we see how to talk about giving and doing things in the future. To reach A2, you need to connect 'who' does 'what'.

The Pattern: [Person/Country] + will + [Action]

  • France →\rightarrow will spend (money)
  • France →\rightarrow will give (art)
  • Sports →\rightarrow can make (money)

🛠️ Useful Pairs

When you describe a city or a country, use these word pairs from the text:

  • New jobs (Work)
  • Old art (History)
  • Raw materials (Nature)
  • Big meeting (Event)

⚠️ Contrast

Notice how the text switches from good things to bad things using one word: However.

France wants friends →\rightarrow HOWEVER →\rightarrow Some people were angry

Vocabulary Learning

meeting (n.)
a gathering of people to talk about something
Example:The meeting will start at 10 a.m.
help (v.)
to give support or assistance
Example:She will help us with the project.
countries (n.)
places with their own government
Example:There are many countries in Africa.
spend (v.)
to use money or time
Example:They will spend money on new computers.
money (n.)
currency used to buy things
Example:He saved a lot of money for the trip.
jobs (n.)
work that people do to earn money
Example:The new factory will create many jobs.
ports (n.)
places where ships dock and load goods
Example:The ports in Nairobi are busy.
transport (n.)
moving people or goods from one place to another
Example:Transport is needed for the goods.
friends (n.)
people you like and trust
Example:They invited their friends to the party.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset or mad
Example:The people were angry about the decision.
police (n.)
people who enforce laws and keep safety
Example:The police stopped the protest.
gas (n.)
a substance that can be inhaled or used as fuel
Example:They used gas to stop the protesters.
stop (v.)
to end movement or action
Example:The police will stop the noise.
sports (n.)
games or activities that involve physical effort
Example:Sports can help young people stay healthy.
city (n.)
a large town with many buildings
Example:The new sports city is in Kenya.