President Emmanuel Macron said he had also recalled the country’s ambassador, after weeks of escalating tensions with Niger’s new military leaders.
Author: ELIAN PELTIER and AURELIEN BREEDEN
Macron criticizes the ‘hypocrisy’ of some African leaders on the Ukraine war.
President Emmanuel Macron of France, visiting West Africa, said some countries had failed to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine because of “diplomatic pressures.”
A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again
A French store dropped a plan to sell a hijab designed for runners after becoming embroiled in the country’s debate about what Muslim women wear.
France Declares Strasbourg Shooting an Act of Terrorism
The primary suspect in the attack had been flagged by intelligence services for possible religious radicalization, and had served time in prison.