French President Macron Yells At Audience For Silence During Nairobi Presentation

May 12, 2026 • Al Jazeera

French President Macron Yells At Audience For Silence During Nairobi Presentation

French President Emmanuel Macron Interrupts Audience During Nairobi University Presentation

French President Emmanuel Macron was seen interrupting an audience during a presentation at Nairobi University on Tuesday. The incident occurred during his visit to Kenya as part of the ‘Africa Forward’ summit.

According to video footage, Macron paused a speaker mid-sentence and addressed the audience directly. He asked for silence from the crowd before proceeding with the presentation.

The event took place at Nairobi University, where Macron was attending a gathering of African leaders and experts. The ‘Africa Forward’ summit aims to promote economic growth and development in Africa.

Macron’s visit to Kenya is part of his efforts to engage with African nations on various issues, including trade, security, and climate change. He has been meeting with Kenyan officials and participating in discussions with other world leaders during the summit.

The incident at Nairobi University was witnessed by a number of people, who were present at the event. The details surrounding the interruption are not yet clear.

Macron’s visit to Kenya is part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between France and African nations. He has been meeting with various officials and participating in discussions on key issues affecting the continent.

Source: Al Jazeera