Macron, Africa and Senegal

From Chad to Senegal, Macron's remarks on 'ingratitude' of African leaders spark backlash
In a speech to French ambassadors, French president Emmanuel Macron claimed that African leaders 'forgot to say thank you' for France's 2013 military intervention in the Sahel, provoking immediate ire from Chad's president.
Chad, Senegal push back on ‘contemptuous’ comments by France’s Macron
Emmanuel Macron had said African leaders had not thanked France for ‘helping to combat’ insurgencies - Anadolu Ajansı
Macron accused of 'contempt' over Africa remarks
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,
Chad Accuses France's Macron Of 'Contemptuous' Comments
Chad's foreign affairs minister on Monday accused French President Emmanuel Macron of showing contempt after he said African leaders had "forgotten to say thank you" to France for helping to combat jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel.
Macron's 'ingratitude' comment on Africa leaders sparks backlash
Senegal and Chad have criticized French President Macron's remarks suggesting African countries are ungrateful for France's security role in the continent. ・Macron claimed African nations owe their sovereignty to the presence of French forces ・Senegal and Chad criticized French President Macron's remarks about Africa's gratitude for France's
Senegal and Chad Say Ousting of French Troops Was Their Sovereign Decision
Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, ...
Senegal and Chad rebuke Macron over 'inaccurate' French troop withdrawal claims
The Senegalese prime minister and the Chadian foreign minister have condemned claims made by Emmanuel Macron regarding ...
After Chad, Senegal to Close French Military Bases Amid Anti-West Sentiment | Firstpost Africa
After Chad, Senegal to Close French Military Bases Amid Anti-West Sentiment | Firstpost Africa Senegal has joined its ...
Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave
Experts say they are following the example of Sahel countries as local leaders and populations want more sovereignty over ...
Senegal says it’s closing ‘all foreign military bases,’ a move aimed at French troops in the country
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the closure of all foreign military bases. Sonko, who did not set out a ...
Senegal's 2024 oil output at Sangomar beat target, ministry says
Senegal's Sangomar offshore oil and gas field raised its output of crude to 16.9 million barrels in 2024, exceeding its initial target of 11.7 million, the West African country's energy ministry said ...
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Chad and Senegal tell off Macron over his ‘gratitude’ demand
President Macron accused some African countries of “forgetting to tell us thank you” for the role French military in fighting ...
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Chad and Senegal rebuke Macron’s remarks on military agreements
Chad’s Foreign Minister, Abderaman Koulamallah, condemned Macron’s remarks as “disrespectful” to Africans and highlighted ...
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Senegal to host CAA Zone II championships
The Confederation of African Athletics has announced Senegal as the host of the 2025 CAA Zone II U-18 and U-20 athletics ...
Senegal President Says No More 'Foreign Military Presence From 2025'
Senegal's President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye said that 2025 would see an end to all foreign military presence in the west ...