{"id":50127,"date":"2024-03-01T08:42:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T08:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/president-kagame-receives-youth-expected-to-enhance-relations-between-africa\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T01:59:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T01:59:49","slug":"president-kagame-receives-youth-expected-to-enhance-relations-between-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/president-kagame-receives-youth-expected-to-enhance-relations-between-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"President Kagame interacts with participants in third edition of Young Leaders Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

This group of young leaders is part of the third cohort of the program organized by the French-Africa Foundation.<\/p>\n

A statement from the President’s office on X indicated that the young leaders discussed their plans to promote the use of Artificial Intelligence in Africa, achieve food security, and improve education with President Kagame.<\/p>\n

Since 2017, the French-Africa Foundation has committed to enhancing the relationship between Africa and France by supporting young leaders across various sectors such as politics, economy, culture, social welfare, and more.<\/p>\n

The Young Leaders program annually attracts youth from French-speaking African countries to explore ways to improve the Africa-France relationship for mutual benefits.<\/p>\n

Selected participants spend two weeks in France and another two weeks in an African country, receiving training, advice, and engaging in discussions with experts.<\/p>\n

After spending time in France in October 2023, the group is now in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

Overall, the initiative to improve Africa-France relations through youth is overseen by French President Emmanuel Macron and President Kagame.<\/p>\n

France has faced accusations of engaging in neocolonial policies in Africa, tarnishing its image, especially in West Africa.<\/p>\n

President Macron has shown a desire to change this narrative, aiming for Africa-France cooperation based on mutual respect and benefits, focusing on initiatives that benefit the people.<\/p>\n

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