The French president’s attitude towards Africa has been an ongoing headache for his diplomats on the continent, who find themselves running constant damage control.

France's reputation in its former African colonies has been tainted for a while. A recent speech by President Emmanuel Macron ...

Burkina Faso's military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore joined criticism of Macron's suggestion that some West African leaders ...

In response, Chad's Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said Macron comments had revealed his contempt for Africa. "Chad ...

Chad and Senegal on Tuesday hit back at comments made by President Macron claiming that African countries in the Sahel had "forgotten to say thank you" to France for helping to combat jihadist ...

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced an angry backlash from France's remaining allies in West Africa and accusations at home of showing a neo-colonialist attitude after lamenting that African ...

French President Emmanuel Macron, on January 6, addressed the annual conference of ambassadors, outlining his foreign policy ...

During his first presidential trip to Africa in 2017, Macron caused upset during a casual session with students in Burkina Faso, accompanied by then-President Roch Marc Kabore. He told them it was ...

President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday faced accusations from France's remaining allies in West Africa of showing contempt towards Africans and from the left at home of neo-colonialism after lamenting that ...

Burkina Faso Joins Chad, Senegal in Criticising Macron’s Comments on Africa | Firstpost Africa Burkina Faso has joined Chad ...