France invited Kenya to the 2026 G7 summit instead of South Africa after U.S. pressure.

France invited Kenya to the 2026 G7 summit instead of South Africa after reportedly excluding Pretoria due to U.S. pressure, though the French government denied external influence was the cause. Tensions between Washington and Pretoria have intensified over issues including South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, U.S. tariffs, and disagreements regarding racial justice policies.