« No, France is not in decline in Africa, it is simply lucid, it is reorganizing itself », affirmed the French president at the opening of the conference of ambassadors, this January 6, 2025 in Paris. Emmanuel Macron notably mentioned in his speech the recent end of military partnerships on the continent: “ I think we forgot to say thank you. It doesn't matter, it will come with time. Ingratitude, I am well placed to know, is a disease that cannot be transmitted to humans. »
The French ambassadors are meeting in Paris until tomorrow for the traditional ambassadors' conference, the thirtieth of the name. Two days of discussion around Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, on themes such as artificial intelligence (AI), global issues and even economic diplomacy.
A conference opened this January 6, 2025 by Emmanuel Macron. Two weeks after a trip to the Horn of Africa, the French president mentioned the continent in his speech and in particular the departure of French soldiers from Senegal and Chad.
« I think we forgot to tell us “merci” »
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