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From the Élysée Palace, a turning point seems to be taking place in the relationship between France and Africa. After the failure of Operation Barkhane and the rise of foreign countries on the continent, Emmanuel Macron intends to restore our tricolor image, which has been largely tarnished in Africa.
Restore our tricolor coat of arms largely tarnished in Africa: this is the challenge launched by Emmanuel Macron. The first track is to rethink and reduce our military presence in the five permanent bases of the French army in Africa. More than 6,000 French soldiers are stationed today in Africa. How many will there be after the reform? There are no numbers at this time.
An acknowledgment of failure for Operation Barkhane
These bases will be transformed into military academies, into schools. Above all, they will be co-managed with the armies of each country, which many Africans consider perfectly logical. Distrust of France is gaining ground in Africa. In Mali and Burkina Faso, where French troops had to withdraw, the anti-terrorist operation Barchan in the Sahel ended with an acknowledgment of failure. In Africa, France’s market share has plummeted dramatically, while countries such as China, Turkey, Russia and India have experienced meteoric growth.
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