French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a three-country tour of East Africa, aimed at repairing economic and security ties, and countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa. The tour will also include a summit in English-speaking Kenya, where he will sign agreements between French and Kenyan companies to boost economic and commercial cooperation. This comes as France seeks to redefine its role in Africa, moving away from its postcolonial role towards closer cooperation. The visit is seen as a bid by Paris to reshape its Africa policy, replacing traditional influence with partnerships. However, there are still questions about France's influence on Africa, particularly in its former West African colonies.