Macron on France and the Sahel

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Emmanuel Macron speaking in an exclusive interview with RFI, France 24, and TV5 Monde on May 12, 2026, in Nairobi. © RFI

Issued on: 13/05/2026 - 19:51

"I think we should have had that challenging dialogue sooner. And perhaps in such cases, we should have rethought our military presence sooner." In his interview with FRANCE 24, RFI and TV5Monde, French President Emmanuel Macron reflected on the state of relations between France and the Sahel countries.

Macron on France and the Sahel

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