French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a youth-focused session at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, calling the disruption "a total lack of respect."

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Seizing the microphone Macron addressed the crowd, at first wagging his finger and shouting to get their attention: “Excuse me, everybody. Hey, hey, hey!” The post ‘Total Lack of Respect!’ Macron Scolds Rowdy Audience for Disrupting Africa Summit Session first appeared on Mediaite.

Calls for mutual respect dominated the Africa Forward Summit as French President Emmanuel Macron announced new investments.

It’s never easy to admit that a Frenchman is right about something – especially if that Frenchman happens to be Emmanuel Macron. But on this occasion, I fear we have no choice. Whatever political

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French President Emmanuel Macron gave a telling off to a noisy audience during a presentation at the University of Nairobi.