Macron's Ethiopia visit secures $27B for Africa's growth and U.N. reforms
French President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his Africa tour with a visit to Ethiopia. During his stay, he met with top officials to discuss economic support and reforms in global governance. Key topics included Africa’s role in the United Nations Security Council and new funding for green energy projects. In Addis Ababa, Macron held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf. The discussions focused on increasing Africa’s influence in international institutions, particularly the U.N. Security Council. Both leaders agreed on the need for permanent African representation in the body.
A joint declaration on peace and security called for sweeping reforms to make the U.N. Security Council more effective and inclusive. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres joined the conversation, highlighting the Council’s current lack of geographical balance. He noted that without permanent members from Africa and Latin America, the Council struggles with legitimacy. Beyond political talks, Macron announced a $63.9 million loan agreement to fund Ethiopia’s green energy and digitalisation efforts. He also pledged that France, alongside private investors, would mobilise $27 billion to boost inclusive growth across the continent. Guterres and Macron both stressed the importance of fairer global governance. Their discussions reinforced the push for structural changes that reflect today’s geopolitical realities.
The visit concluded with commitments to economic investment and institutional reform. Ethiopia secured funding for sustainable projects, while broader talks set the stage for Africa’s stronger voice in the U.N. Security Council. The agreements signal ongoing collaboration between France, Ethiopia, and the African Union on these issues.
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