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Africa, France and Emmanuel Macron

France-Africa: Macron must measure the significance of a double slap in the face

EDITORIAL. Chad and Senegal's desire for France to end its military presence on their territory is a clear criticism of Emmanuel Macron's policy of small steps and lack of clarity on the African continent.

The Telegraph on MSN · 2d

‘Slap in the face’ for Macron as France loses foothold in Africa

On Thursday night, France’s foreign minister left Chad confident about its ongoing military relationship with its last strategic partner in the Sahel.

The New York Times · 3d

France Loses its Longtime Military Partner in Africa, Chad

The decision by Chad is another blow to what remained of France’s military influence in the troubled stretch of countries below the Sahara, where Russia’s influence has been growing.

U.S. News & World Report · 3d

France on the Back Foot in Africa After Chadian Snub

One of the two sources, a French official with knowledge of Chadian affairs, said Chad's government appeared to have seen the French decision to more than halve its military prese

Barron's · 3d

'Slap In The Face': Chad Stuns France With Goodbye

Chad's announcement that it is ending military cooperation with France wrongfooted the African country's former colonial masters, adding to a series of French setbacks in the Sahel, experts said Friday.

French army's forced retreat from Africa continues

Chad's announcement that it is breaking off its defense agreement with Paris, followed by Senegal's declaration that it plans ...

The Africa Report11h

Macron argues Nigeria will become ‘natural choice’ for French companies in Africa

As global competition heats up, economic logic is pushing French corporates like TotalEnergies, Suez, Canal+ and Eutelsat ...

Radio France Internationale4d

Nigerian businesses court French investors during Tinubu's landmark visit

President Bola Tinubu's state visit to France brings a delegation of Nigerian business leaders seeking new investment in ...

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers

African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two were gunned down by French troops for demanding fair treatment and payment on their return.

Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

On Dec. 1, 1944, likely hundreds of West African riflemen who fought for France during World War II were killed by the French ...

LEADERSHIP Newspaper12d

Interrogating French Military Presence In Africa

The French military presence in Africa remains one of the most controversial issues, attracting much criticism.

2don MSN

South Africa and France collaborate on fashion industry development

The event brought together local and French experts to explore challenges in the fashion value chain and identify ...

3don MSN

Macron acknowledges 1944 ‘massacre’ of West African troops by French army

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday acknowledged that the 1944 killing of West African soldiers in a Senegalese ...

Radio France Internationale1d

Senegal mourns Thiaroye war heroes slain by French troops 80 years ago

Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre on Sunday, honouring the African riflemen killed by French ...

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