Macron Kicks Off Africa Tour With Historic Visit to Mauritius

French President Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a five-day African tour with a high-profile visit to Mauritius, his first as head of state to the island in over three decades. During his stopover, he met with Mauritian leaders to strengthen cooperation on key issues including energy transition, artificial intelligence, maritime security, and water management. The visit marks a renewed push by France to modernize its ties in the Indian Ocean region — as Macron emphasized a “win-win” partnership built on shared strategic interests and sustainable development.