Africa Matters

France Faces Backlash Over Macron’s ‘Ingratitude’ Remarks to Africa

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks on Africa have sparked outrage, with Senegal and Chad criticizing his comments suggesting African nations owe their sovereignty to French military presence. In a speech on January 6, 2025, during the Conference of Ambassadors at the Elysée Palace, Macron claimed that Sahel nations, battling extremism and civil unrest,…

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Senegal’s Bold Move: Closing the Chapter on Foreign Military Presence

Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Senegal has announced plans to close foreign military bases, signaling a departure from its colonial past with France. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko informed the National Assembly of the government’s decision, though he did not specify a timeline for the withdrawal of French troops—the only foreign military presence in the country. This move aligns…

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