French-African Foundation

Final call 🚨 Applications for @novagarageAF close April 23. Join leading African founders, investors & operators in Nairobi on May 11, 2026. A platform to connect, gain visibility, and take your venture further. Apply now: novagarage.africa/apply

🚀 Join us in the Silicon Savannah @novagarageAF launches a curated platform for African founders with real products, proven traction, and strong scale ambition. 15 founders selected for an exclusive cohort in Nairobi, connecting with investors, policymakers, business leaders, and heads of states. 📅 Apply by Apr 23, 2026 📍 May 11, 2026 👉 novagarage.africa/apply

🚀 À Nairobi, une nouvelle génération de tech entrepreneurs africains entre en scène ! En mai 2026, à l’occasion de Africa Forward, le sommet Afrique–France, la French-African Foundation lance @novagarageAF : une plateforme dédiée aux tech entrepreneurs africains qui façonnent dès aujourd’hui les solutions de demain. Portée aux côtés de l’Autonomous Advancement Initiative et du @ForeignOfficeKE en partenariat avec @ConcertoPR et Nuvision, et placée sous le haut patronage du Président de la République du Kenya, William Ruto, cette initiative s’inscrit au cœur d’un agenda stratégique : faire de l’innovation et de la croissance un pilier central des partenariats entre l’hashtag#Afrique et la hashtag#France. 🌍 Une scène unique pour 15 talents africains de moins de 35 ans, sélectionnés à l’échelle du continent, qui présenteront leurs solutions devant des chefs d’État, investisseurs et dirigeants internationaux. ⚡ Énergie, agriculture, mobilité, finance : autant de secteurs où la jeunesse africaine démontre que l’innovation n’est plus une promesse, mais une réalité en action. 📍 Nairobi, cœur de la Silicon Savannah, s’impose comme l’épicentre de cette dynamique. 🔥 Tu veux pitcher devant des chefs d’État et tes futurs investisseurs ? 👉 Les candidatures sont ouvertes jusqu’au 23 avril 2026 Entrepreneurs africains de moins de 35 ans : saisissez cette opportunité unique de porter votre vision devant l’une des audiences les plus influentes du continent ! 🔗 novagarage.africa #AfricaForwardSummit #NextGenTechpreneurs #TheNovaGarage

👩🏿‍💻Building something big? This is where it takes off. On the occasion of the Africa Forward Summit, Nova Garage connects African entrepreneurs with investors to turn innovation into real opportunities. #TheNovaGarage #Techpreneurs #AfricaForwardSummit

A meaningful moment at KESSA. We had the honor of welcoming Mehdi Qotbi, President of the @FNMusees, for an inspirational lunch with the cohort. A conversation centered on culture, heritage, and the importance of transmission in shaping contemporary narratives. Thank you for sharing your perspective and engaging with our storytellers. A look back in images. Follow @KESSA_2026, @UM6PStorySchool and @french_african .

At KESSA, storytelling also lives through sport. We were pleased to welcome Réda Allali, Musician, Author, Sport Analyst & Podcast Producer, for a session exploring football as a narrative power. Beyond the game, football shapes identities, emotions, and shared experiences across communities. Thank you for this insightful contribution to the programme. Follow @KESSA_2026 , @UM6PStorySchool and @french_african .

Continuing the conversations at KESSA. We were pleased to welcome @bricealbin , storyteller, TV host & producer, Director of Media Content at Hémisphère Média Production Africa, and presenter at @canalplus , for a masterclass with the cohort. From finding your voice to building a format that lasts, Brice shared insights from 20 years of experience creating audiovisual content for international networks. Thank you for this powerful contribution to the programme. @KESSA_2026 @UM6PStorySchool @french_african

Day 2 at KESSA. Let’s Talk AI: Once Upon a Prompt. With Zouhair Yata , Editor in Chief of La Nouvelle Tribune, Ikram Chairi , PhD in Machine Learning at UM6P, and Mehdi Ghissassi, Head of Product Management at DeepMind, the conversation moved into new territory — where storytelling meets algorithms. Thank you to our speakers. Follow @KESSA_2026 , @UM6PStorySchool and @french_african .

Day 2 at KESSA. We were honored to welcome @HassanHiridjee , CEO of @AxianGroup and Founder of Fondation H , for an inspiring conversation. A powerful and afro-optimistic vision of Africa — driven by growth, resilience, and a strong commitment to youth and artists across the continent. Thank you for sharing your perspective and energy with the KESSA community. A look back in images. Follow @KESSA_2026 , @UM6PStorySchool and @french_african .

KESSA - Day 2. A session with Habyba THIERO , CEO of @AfricaCurrencyN , exploring how design shapes stories and builds immersive African storyworlds. Follow @KESSA_2026 , @UM6PStorySchool and @french_african .

KESSA 2026 – Opinion Leaders · Journalists · Media Professionals (Part 2) A new group of journalists and media professionals contributing to public debate. 👏 Congratulations to the laureates. @KESSA_2026 @UM6PStorySchool #KESSA #Media #Journalism

KESSA 2026 – Film · Series · Global Distribution (Part 3) Final group of creators, producers, and distributors bringing African stories to international audiences. 👏 Congratulations to the laureates. @KESSA_2026 @UM6PStorySchool #KESSA #Film #Series #Africa

KESSA 2026 | Film · Series · Global Distribution (Part 2) This category celebrates those shaping audiovisual storytelling and helping bring these stories to audiences around the world. Directors, producers, distributors and creators, their projects contribute to showcasing African stories and talents on screens across the globe. 👏 Congratulations to the winners of the Film · Series · Global Distribution category. Discover their journeys and projects through this new edition of KESSA. Follow @KESSA_2026 , the French-African Foundation, and @UM6PStorySchool to discover the other talents featured in the programme.

KESSA 2026 – Film · Series · Global Distribution Creators, producers, and distributors bringing African stories and talents to screens around the world. 👏 Congratulations to the laureates. Follow @KESSA_2026 , @french_african and @UM6PStorySchool.

KESSA 2026 – Opinion Leaders · Journalists · Media Professionals (Part 1) Journalists, editorialists, and media professionals who help shape public debate. 👏 Congratulations to the laureates. Discover their journeys and projects through this new edition of KESSA. Follow @KESSA_2026 , @french_african and @UM6PStorySchool to discover the other talents of the program. #KESSA #PopCulture #KESSA #Media #Journalism

KESSA 2026 – Media · Pop Culture · Criticism Critics, cultural journalists, and creators who analyze contemporary cultures. 👏 Congratulations to the laureates. Follow @KESSA_2026 , @french_african , and @UM6PStorySchool .

KESSA 2026 – Art · Aesthetics · Critical Design · Fashion · Urban Culture Artists, designers, and creators who shape contemporary aesthetics. 👏 Congratulations to the laureates. Discover their journeys and projects through this new edition of KESSA. Follow @KESSA_2026 , the @french_african , and @UM6PStorySchool to discover the other talents of the program. #KESSA #Art #Design #UrbanCulture