French President Emmanuel Macron interrupts Nairobi summit due to audience noise

On May 11, French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a session at the 'Africa Forward' summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, co-organized by France and Kenya, focused on strengthening political and economic ties, as well as cultural cooperation. During a discussion, the French president, sitting in the front row, approached the stage and took the microphone to express his frustration regarding the noise in the auditorium. He stated that it was impossible to discuss culture amid the distraction and requested that the audience either listen to the speakers or leave the room to conduct private conversations. Following his remarks, which were met with applause from some attendees, order was restored. Later in the proceedings, Macron reiterated his stance on maintaining decorum in a more lighthearted manner. The summit continued as scheduled after the incident.