What’s behind the French leader’s visit to central Africa? | Inside Story
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting four nations in central Africa. He is hoping to regain influence in a continent where the former colonial power, now faces competition from other nations, notably China and Russia. Macron says he wants to reset ties – promising a new partnership of equals. He is visiting countries he has not been before – that includes Gabon, Angola, Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo. France has announced its scaling back its military presence on the continent – pulling out of Mali, Central African Republic and Burkino Faso where the government ordered them out. So, can Macron improve relations with African nations? Presenter: Tom McRae Guests: Lara Marlowe – Author and Journalist based in France, covering events there and a foreign correspondent for many years. Marie-Roger Biloa – President of Africa International Media Group and an Africa Affairs Analyst. Marisa Lourenco – Political Risk Analyst specialising in the Horn of Africa. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #France #MacronAfricaTour #Macron #InsideStory
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