Africa France summit to boost trade and investment ties

The two-day summit, which brings together about 3,000 participants, is expected to promote a new relationship between Africa and its international partners, especially in economic growth and investments. African countries hope to use the opportunity to push for partnerships that create jobs, industries and local value instead of simply exporting raw commodities. The summit is expected to bring together African and French leaders, investors and businesses for talks centred on trade, investment and industrial growth.