Chad and Senegal hit back at comments made by President Macron claiming that African countries in the Sahel had “forgotten to say thank you” to France for helping to combat jihadist insurgencies. Both countries have demanded in recent months the withdrawal of French troops from their territories as France’s military presence in West Africa continues to wane.
Chad FM accuses Macron of ‘contemptuous attitude towards Africa’
US economic growth slows as inflation persists amid rising interest rates
Linda Park
EUROPEAN FOCUS
Today, key discussions emerge regarding economic collaboration in Europe.
Continued efforts to strengthen unity are central to ongoing negotiations.
Ship seized near Strait of Hormuz reportedly brought toward Iran
Robbie Robertson
What’s going on?
Iran seized a ship near the Strait of Hormuz, confirming an earlier report of the incident. The vessel was brought into