Coming to power having promised to rebuild the relationship between France and its former colonies, Emmanuel Macron had to face a series of crises, particularly in the Sahel region. In the English-speaking part of the continent, Paris struggled to find its place.
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 1:06 pm (Paris)
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