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French President Emmanuel Macron stated that no Sahelian nation would be a sovereign country today without France's military intervention, claiming African leaders forgot to thank France for preventing militant control. Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko rejected this claim, asserting France lacks the capacity and legitimacy to ensure Africa's security and sovereignty.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that no Sahelian nation would be a sovereign country today without France's military intervention, claiming African leaders forgot to thank France for preventing militant control. Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko rejected this claim, asserting France lacks the capacity and legitimacy to ensure Africa's security and sovereignty.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged that Macron authorized plans to eliminate undesirable African leaders, claiming French involvement in a January 3 coup attempt in Burkina Faso targeting President Ibrahim Traore. France has not officially commented on these allegations, which come amid accusations from Niger and other Sahel states of French support for destabilization efforts.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged that Macron authorized plans to eliminate undesirable African leaders, claiming French involvement in a January 3 coup attempt in Burkina Faso targeting President Ibrahim Traore. France has not officially commented on these allegations, which come amid accusations from Niger and other Sahel states of French support for destabilization efforts.

Chad's Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said Macron's comments revealed contempt for Africa, stating French leaders must learn to respect African people and recognize their sacrifices. Both Chad and Senegal cited the role of African soldiers in liberating France during the World Wars.

Chad's Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said Macron's comments revealed contempt for Africa, stating French leaders must learn to respect African people and recognize their sacrifices. Both Chad and Senegal cited the role of African soldiers in liberating France during the World Wars.

France withdrew or reduced its military presence in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Central African Republic, Ivory Coast and Senegal since 2017. Macron said France removed military components no longer understood by countries and younger generations while rebuilding relevant partnerships.

France withdrew or reduced its military presence in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Central African Republic, Ivory Coast and Senegal since 2017. Macron said France removed military components no longer understood by countries and younger generations while rebuilding relevant partnerships.

Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine accused France of training, financing and equipping terrorists while attempting to destabilize the country and incite inter-ethnic violence. Russia's SVR claimed France is destabilizing Mali through attacks on fuel convoys and blockades to create conditions for overthrowing President Assimi Goita.

Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine accused France of training, financing and equipping terrorists while attempting to destabilize the country and incite inter-ethnic violence. Russia's SVR claimed France is destabilizing Mali through attacks on fuel convoys and blockades to create conditions for overthrowing President Assimi Goita.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's Diori Hamani International Airport that killed 20 militants and injured four Nigerien soldiers, according to SITE Intelligence Group. Niger's transitional leader Abdourahamane Tchiani accused France, Benin and Ivory Coast of sponsoring the mercenaries behind the assault.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's Diori Hamani International Airport that killed 20 militants and injured four Nigerien soldiers, according to SITE Intelligence Group. Niger's transitional leader Abdourahamane Tchiani accused France, Benin and Ivory Coast of sponsoring the mercenaries behind the assault.

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French President Emmanuel Macron stated that no Sahelian nation would be a sovereign country today without France's military intervention, which he said prevented them from falling under militant control. Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko responded that France lacks the capacity and legitimacy to ensure Africa's security and sovereignty.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that no Sahelian nation would be a sovereign country today without France's military intervention, which he said prevented them from falling under militant control. Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko responded that France lacks the capacity and legitimacy to ensure Africa's security and sovereignty.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged that Macron authorized plans to eliminate undesirable African leaders, claiming France was involved in a failed coup attempt in Burkina Faso on January 3. Chad's Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said Macron's comments reflected a contemptuous attitude toward Africa and Africans.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged that Macron authorized plans to eliminate undesirable African leaders, claiming France was involved in a failed coup attempt in Burkina Faso on January 3. Chad's Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said Macron's comments reflected a contemptuous attitude toward Africa and Africans.

Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine accused France of training, financing and equipping terrorists while attempting to destabilize his country. France deployed troops to Mali in 2013 in response to an Islamist insurgency, later extending the mission to Niger and Burkina Faso.

Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine accused France of training, financing and equipping terrorists while attempting to destabilize his country. France deployed troops to Mali in 2013 in response to an Islamist insurgency, later extending the mission to Niger and Burkina Faso.

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service claimed France is destabilizing Mali through attacks on fuel convoys and blockades, allegedly to create conditions for overthrowing President Assimi Goita. Macron said France was reorganizing its strategic interests in the region and rejected the idea it had been forced to withdraw from Africa.

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service claimed France is destabilizing Mali through attacks on fuel convoys and blockades, allegedly to create conditions for overthrowing President Assimi Goita. Macron said France was reorganizing its strategic interests in the region and rejected the idea it had been forced to withdraw from Africa.

Chad, Senegal and Ivory Coast recently ended security agreements with France, while Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger expelled French troops following military coups. Macron emphasized France's renewed Africa policy would place greater emphasis on entrepreneurship, cultural industries and sport.

Chad, Senegal and Ivory Coast recently ended security agreements with France, while Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger expelled French troops following military coups. Macron emphasized France's renewed Africa policy would place greater emphasis on entrepreneurship, cultural industries and sport.

Russia earned over $15 billion from arms exports in 2025, supplying military equipment to more than 30 countries despite Western sanctions. Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev stated that military-technical cooperation with African countries has reached levels last seen during the Soviet era.

Russia earned over $15 billion from arms exports in 2025, supplying military equipment to more than 30 countries despite Western sanctions. Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev stated that military-technical cooperation with African countries has reached levels last seen during the Soviet era.

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