Macron's Africa Tour Looks to Ties Outside 'La Francophonie'
French President Emmanuel Macron will also visit Ethiopia and Kenya as his office has stressed the importance of this trip to African countries, namely those with which France does not enjoy traditional ties, according to RFI.
President Emmanuel Macron (file photo).
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