Era of French interference in Africa is 'over,' Macron says in Gabon:
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated on Thursday that France harboured no desire to ...
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- On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that Paris has no intention of returning to its previous policy of intervening in Africa.
- Macron's visit to four central African countries comes as France faces a wave of hostility among its former Sahel colonies, forcing it to withdraw its troops.
- Prior to his visit, he stated that the French troop presence in Africa would be "noticeably reduced" in the "coming months," with a greater emphasis on training and equipping allied countries' forces.
- "I've decided on a new strategy for all our military bases in Africa."
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