France’s President Emmanuel Macron accused of ‘contempt’ over Africa remarks newsthirst.

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, Macron said that Sahel states “forgot” to thank France for its role, amid the continuing withdrawal of French troops from West African countries. He said no…

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France’s Macron wins Moroccan cheers on Western Sahara, football | World News newsthirst.

RABAT, – French President Emmanuel Macron told Morocco’s parliament on Tuesday the disputed territory of Western Sahara should be under Moroccan sovereignty, reiterating in person a statement made in July that paved the way for warmer relations with Rabat. France’s Macron wins Moroccan cheers on Western Sahara, football WHY IT’S IMPORTANT France and Morocco have…

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