France, Nigeria and Africa

France's Macron hosts Nigerian leader in new Africa strategy
Thursday marks the beginning of a two-day state visit to France by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, with both sides scenting economic rewards as Paris looks to build new ties in Africa after a series of setbacks.
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France and Nigeria—a Partnership Between Equals Supporting Our Strategic Autonomy | Opinion
We are glad that Nigeria and France are trusted partners, to each other and to many countries all over the world. This trust is invaluable. This trust rules out constraint or pressure. It rules out systematic alignment. It rules out over-reliance. It leads us to respect the vision that our two countries have of their respective strategic autonomy.
Nigeria's President in Paris as France continues shift towards anglophone Africa
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu begins a three day state visit to France this Thursday, the first of its kind by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades, as Paris seeks to boost ties with English-speaking Africa.
For France’s Macron, Nigeria is no ‘second act’ in Africa
Soft power and security come second; the core of the Franco-Nigerian relationship is business, and is at the heart of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit 27-29 November.
Nigerian state visit signals shift in France's Africa strategy
President Bola Tinubu will begin a two-day trip to France on Thursday, the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades, as Paris seeks to boost
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Morocco, France ink two agreements in support of generalizing compulsory medical coverage, 2023-2026 equality plan
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