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Macron, Abiy Push UN Council Reform, $27 B African Aid

5/14/2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa to discuss UN Security Council reform.
African Union Commission Chair Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and UN Secretary-General António Guterres affirmed the need for African representation on the Council.
A $63.9 million loan was announced to fund Ethiopia’s green-energy and digitalisation projects.
Emmanuel Macron said France and its private sector will mobilise $27 billion to promote inclusive growth across Africa.

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French President Emmanuel Macron met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa to discuss UN Security Council reform.
African Union Commission Chair Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and UN Secretary-General António Guterres affirmed the need for African representation on the Council.
A $63.9 million loan was announced to fund Ethiopia’s green-energy and digitalisation projects.
Emmanuel Macron said France and its private sector will mobilise $27 billion to promote inclusive growth across Africa.