Macron, West Africa
Africa: Insurgency - Macron Under Attacks for Saying Africa 'Forgot to Say Thank You'
President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday faced accusations from France's remaining allies in West Africa of showing contempt towards Africans and from the left at home of neo-colonialism after lamenting that African countries "forgot to say thank you" for France's decade-long military deployment to fight an Islamist insurgency.
Macron irks allies, left with Africa 'forgot to say thank you' jibe
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced an angry backlash from France's remaining allies in West Africa and accusations at home of showing a neo-colonialist attitude after lamenting that African countries "forgot to say thank you" for France's decade-long military deployment to fight an Islamist insurgency.
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The UNOWAS mandate and its reporting are critical given the immense challenges faced by the people of West Africa and the Sahel,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
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