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 economy shows signs of recovery as job growth remains strong
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, European markets react to economic signals and policy developments impacting trade relations across the European Union.
Investors maintain cautious optimism
Tragic Death of Noah Sibanda at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley During Naptime
UK MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, a nursery worker from the UK faces sentencing for gross negligence manslaughter following the death of a 14-month-old boy