Emmanuel Macron intervened at the Africa Forward Summit, asking for silence during a conference, disturbed by the noise in the room.

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, interrupted a conference at the Africa Forward Summit, held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, to request silence in the audience. Disturbed by the constant noise, Macron stood up from the front row and took the microphone, demanding respect for the speakers present.

"It is impossible to talk about culture in such a din," he stated, emphasizing that participants should use the meeting rooms for discussions. His intervention was well received, being applauded by the audience.

The summit, organized by France and Kenya, aims to strengthen economic partnerships between Africa and France, and Macron reiterated the commitment to overcome the colonial perception of Franco-African relations. He refused to speak on stage until silence was achieved, highlighting the importance of respect in discussions.