Emmanuel Macron’s speaks about France's policies in Sahel countries

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Emmanuel Macron’s speaks about France's policies in Sahel countries Interview Africa

Issued on: 12/05/2026 - 22:11Modified: 12/05/2026 - 22:22

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"I think we should have had that challenging dialogue sooner. And perhaps in such cases, we should have rethought our military presence sooner." In his interview with FRANCE 24, RFI and TV5Monde, French President Emmanuel Macron reflected on the state of relations between France and the Sahel countries. Here's a part of his interview.

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• Emmanuel Macron
• Sahel
• Mali

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