Sahel, Macron and France

Still awaiting thanks for stopping Islamists in Sahel, Macron says
France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he was still waiting for Africa's Sahel states to thank Paris for stopping them falling into the hands of militants and he dismissed suggestions his country had been forced out of the region.
Macron says Africa's Sahel nations 'forgot to thank' France for saving them from Islamists
France’s President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he was still waiting for Africa’s Sahel states to thank Paris for stopping them falling into the hands of militants and he dismissed suggestions his c
Macron Asserts France's Crucial Role in Sahel
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed criticism regarding France's military withdrawal from Africa's Sahel region. During a foreign policy conference, he insisted that France's intervention in 2013 was pivotal in preventing the region's takeover by militants.
Macron says Sahel leaders ‘forgot to thank France’ for fighting terrorism
French President Emmanuel Macron says Sahel leaders have failed to thank France for its role in combatting terrorism in the region.
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.
Africanews English on MSN20h
Can ECOWAS survive the Sahel split? (Africanews Debates)
What unfolded was a fiery exchange, with Obe standing her ground against the two male panelists.
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 ...
devdiscourse21h
Foiled Attack Sparks Tension in Chad's Capital
A thwarted attack on Chad's presidential residence by armed assailants trained by security forces has heightened tensions in ...
Africanews English on MSN1h
Burkina Faso’s leader attends Ghana inauguration armed
Security analysts are divided. Vladimir Antwi-Danso called it unprecedented for a visiting head of state to carry a firearm ...
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 ...
World Politics Review on MSN1d
ECOWAS Has a Path Back to Relevance After the Sahelian States’ Exit
The three countries of the AES are set to leave ECOWAS. The existential shock could lead to a rejuvenation of the West ...
Foreign Policy13d
From Sudan to the Sahel, War Spreads
In Sudan, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the rebel Rapid Support Forces has not abated. Sudanese writers have ...
Chad Foils Assault on Presidency Weeks After Disputed Elections
Chad said it averted a “destabilization attempt” after security forces repelled two dozen assailants that briefly entered the ...
Why Russia's influence in Africa may weaken after Assad's fall
Russia fears for its military bases in Syria after dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted. Libya's proximity to Russia's Africa ...