It's written in red and capital letters on the front page of Senéplus : « Paris finally admits the Thiaroye massacre ». « In a letter to Diomaye », continues Senéplus« Macron describes for the first time as a “massacre” the killing perpetrated against African riflemen in 1944 “. The Senegalese president now hopes “ and total engagement » from France « in the search for truth “. The announcement is welcomed by the information site, “ this official recognition marks “, we are told, “ a decisive turning point in Franco-Senegalese history, after decades of silence and minimization of the facts “. For his part, Senego transcribes part of the interview given last night to France 2 by Bassirou Diomaye Faye. To the question, “ do you think that 80 years later, France is still deliberately hiding part of the truth? » the Senegalese president responds: “ we have regularly sought to put a leaden cover on this story, and we believe that this time, France's commitment will be total, that it will be frank, collaborative and complete “. The results of the Thiaroye massacre, in particular, remain to be established. It is officially 35 dead, recalls Senéplus Who however, quotes the historian Armelle Mabon, who she considers “ 300 or 400 », the number of victims of the massacre.
French military presence
During the interview he gave to France 2 last night, Bassirou Diomaye Faye also expressed his intentions with regard to the French troops based in Senegal. « Departure from French military bases: the big announcement from Bassirou Diomaye Faye », titre Senewebwhich takes up the Senegalese president's response to the journalist who questions him about the French military presence. Answer in the form of a question: “ As a Frenchman, would you consider seeing us in your country with tanks, military vehicles, soldiers wearing Senegalese outfits? Because historically, France took slaves, colonized and remained “. Bassirou Diomaye Faye who adds: “ if France has to leave, this will be announced to the French authorities. They will have the scoop on the announcement and the established schedule ».
Unexpected announcement
As if in echo, the Chad announced last night the end of cooperation and security agreements with France. Tchadinfos states that “ the termination respects the provisions of the agreement, in particular a notice period, and that Chad undertakes to collaborate with the French authorities, to ensure a harmonious transition “. The announcement was made just hours after a visit by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to Ndjamena. An announcement “ unexpected “, REMARK Tchadvisionwho expresses his doubts. “ Without the support of France “, he tells us, “ Chad's ability to fight effectively against terrorism in the Sahel could be compromised. Jihadist groups, already active in the region, often benefit from political instability and the weakness of local armed forces. The end of agreements with France could make Chad more vulnerable to such threats ».
Prayer
Tchadvision At the same time, the question of other alliances that Chad could contract arises and underlines that “ the growing engagement of countries like Russia, China, and even some Gulf states could offer Chad opportunities to diversify its sources of military and economic support “. However, the Chadian news site remains cautious, estimating that “ Although the end of the agreement can be interpreted as a step towards sovereignty, it is crucial to evaluate this decision critically. Autonomy without a strategy could lead to increased isolation and disadvantageous consequences for Chad's security and prosperity ». add Tchadvision who concludes, in the form of a prayer: “ May each actor, both national and international, become aware of their contribution to a better future for Chad and its neighbors ».
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