Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French ...
Jan 7, 2025 · African governments have criticized a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he said that some leaders showed “ingratitude” for the deployment of his nation’s troops in the Sahel...
Macron calls West African leaders 'ungrateful' for not recognising ...
Jan 7, 2025 · French President Emmanuel Macron has insisted his country was "right" to intervene against Islamist militants in the Sahel region and has accused leaders of the countries concerned of showing ...
Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their …
Jan 7, 2025 · Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise.
Macron accused of 'contempt' over Africa remarks - BBC
Jan 7, 2025 · 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...
Macron looks on as France's Africa policy crumbles - BBC
Sep 1, 2023 · In a speech to French ambassadors on Monday, President Macron described the "baroque alliance between self-proclaimed pan-Africans and neo-imperialists" which he said had provoked the recent...
Macron: ‘New era’ in economic, military strategy in Africa - AP News
Feb 27, 2023 · French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled his country’s changing economic and military strategy in Africa for the coming years, as France’s influence substantially declines on the continent. Macron begins an ambitious Africa trip on Wednesday to Gabon, Angola, the Republic of Congo and Congo. ( Stefano Rellandini, Pool via AP)
Macron ends Africa tour with wish for fair reset of ties
Mar 4, 2023 · Emmanuel Macron shared his vision of a renewed partnership with Africa in which it stands equal with France, as he concluded a tour where he has sought to dispel France's image as an arrogant...
Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa - BBC
Libreville, Luanda, Brazzaville, Kinshasa - France's President Emmanuel Macron is on a whirlwind tour of African capitals as he tries to shift French policy on the continent away from military...
Macron says era of French interference in Africa is 'over' - France 24
Mar 2, 2023 · Macron on Monday said there would be a "noticeable reduction" in France's troop presence in Africa "in the coming months" and a greater focus on training and equipping allied countries'...
Emmanuel Macron says era of French interference in Africa is
Mar 3, 2023 · President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the era of French interference in Africa was "well over" as he began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties.