Emmanuel Macron Set for Multi-Nation Africa Tour to Boost Relations – ImNews Europe–Africa Desk, Paris
Paris, France –
French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a new diplomatic tour of Africa this week, aiming to “spur new dynamics” in France’s relationship with the continent, the Élysée Palace announced on Wednesday.
The trip opens on Thursday with a stop in Mauritius, where Macron is expected to promote deeper cooperation with the neighbouring French territories of Mayotte and Réunion.
Following Mauritius, Macron will travel to South Africa to attend the G20 summit over the weekend. The gathering will be marked by the United States’ announced boycott. Macron is also hoping to hold talks with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the sidelines of the summit in an effort to ease tensions between Paris and Algiers.
The tour continues in Gabon, where Macron is scheduled to meet President Brice Oligui Nguema. The army general’s April election ended a two-year transition period that followed the military ousting of long-time leader Ali Bongo, a traditional ally of France. According to the Élysée, Macron intends to express France’s “support” for the new Gabonese authorities.
Macron’s final stop will be in Angola, where he will participate in the European Union–African Union summit. Leaders are expected to advance cooperation on peace and security, trade, and green development.
Source: Adapted from [Africanews], with additional material from [TV5Monde] and [Outre-mer La 1ère]
