Africa, France and Macron

France’s Macron irks allies and left wing with Africa ‘forgot to say thank you’ jibe
French soldiers were deployed for a decade to fight an Islamist insurgency in its former colonial territory of the Sahel region. Read more at straitstimes.com.
African Leaders Push Back at Macron’s Remarks They Owe Their Sovereignty to France
African officials pushed back after French President Emmanuel Macron said that some of their nations owed their sovereignty to France after its troops intervened in their countries.
Macron's 'ingratitude' comment on Africa leaders sparks backlash
Senegal and Chad have criticized French President Macron's remarks suggesting African countries are ungrateful for France's security role in the continent. ・Macron claimed African nations owe their sovereignty to the presence of French forces ・Senegal and Chad criticized French President Macron's remarks about Africa's gratitude for France's
Macron accused of 'contempt' over Africa remarks
Senegal and Chad have reacted strongly to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about African countries being ungrateful over France's role in helping fight militant jihadist insurgencies. On Monday,
African Sahel states forgot to thank France — Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that the African Sahel states forgot to thank France for preventing their nations from falling under the control of militants. Macron stated that France had a relationship with its former colonies based on security.
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France’s military is being ousted from more African countries. Here’s why
It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa.: Its influence on the continent ...
Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage
African governments have criticized a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he said that some leaders showed ...
A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw
The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses ...
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A look at how France and Algeria have been exchanging blows in recent months
Algeria has leveled serious accusations against France, alleging the European country’s covert involvement in its affairs.
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Chad FM accuses Macron of ‘contemptuous attitude towards Africa'
Chad and Senegal on Tuesday hit back at comments made by President Macron claiming that African countries in the Sahel had ...
After Chad, Senegal to Close French Military Bases Amid Anti-West Sentiment | Firstpost Africa
After Chad, Senegal to Close French Military Bases Amid Anti-West Sentiment | Firstpost Africa Senegal has joined its ...
West African military leaders prepare to exit Ecowas regional bloc, raising concerns for stability
Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso ...
Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation
Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military ...
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Why Sahel is turning its back on France
The turning back on France by African countries reflects the growing demand for a broader push to erase the vestiges of French colonial influence.