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Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged that French President Emmanuel Macron authorized intelligence operations to eliminate unwanted leaders in Africa. The SVR claimed France was involved in a failed coup attempt in Burkina Faso on January 3, which included plans to assassinate President Ibrahim Traore.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged that French President Emmanuel Macron authorized intelligence operations to eliminate unwanted leaders in Africa. The SVR claimed France was involved in a failed coup attempt in Burkina Faso on January 3, which included plans to assassinate President Ibrahim Traore.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France had completely changed its approach to Africa since 2017, withdrawing troops from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal. He said France was reorganizing its strategic interests and rejected claims it had been forced to withdraw.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France had completely changed its approach to Africa since 2017, withdrawing troops from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal. He said France was reorganizing its strategic interests and rejected claims it had been forced to withdraw.

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. General Abdourahamane Tchiani also alleged French involvement in an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport.

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. General Abdourahamane Tchiani also alleged French involvement in an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport.

The Russian SVR claimed France was attempting to destabilize Mali through attacks on fuel convoys and blockades, allegedly to create conditions for overthrowing President Assimi Goita. Mali suspended school activities nationwide in October due to fuel supply disruptions affecting staff travel.

The Russian SVR claimed France was attempting to destabilize Mali through attacks on fuel convoys and blockades, allegedly to create conditions for overthrowing President Assimi Goita. Mali suspended school activities nationwide in October due to fuel supply disruptions affecting staff travel.

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said France had contributed to destabilizing certain African countries such as Libya with disastrous consequences for regional security. He stated France has neither the capacity nor legitimacy to ensure Africa's security and sovereignty.

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said France had contributed to destabilizing certain African countries such as Libya with disastrous consequences for regional security. He stated France has neither the capacity nor legitimacy to ensure Africa's security and sovereignty.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged France was exploring ways to overthrow Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina, who came to power in October 2025 after his government set a course for developing relations with BRICS. The SVR claimed Paris sought to restore a regime loyal to France.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged France was exploring ways to overthrow Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina, who came to power in October 2025 after his government set a course for developing relations with BRICS. The SVR claimed Paris sought to restore a regime loyal to France.

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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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