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    France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on during a Christmas dinner at the Air Base 188 "Colonel Massart" in Djibouti, as part of a two-day visit to Djibouti to celebrate Christmas with the French forces deployed in the country, on December 20, 2024.
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    08 January 2025

    French President Faces Criticism for Demanding Appreciation from African Countries

    President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of a lack of respect for Africans and African governments, for seeking appreciation despite dwindling French influence in the region.

    ​An overturned car burns during clashes between French police forces and youths after a memorial march for French teenager Nahel, shot by police during a traffic control stop several days ago, on June 29, 2023 in Nanterre, France. A French teenager of North African origin was shot dead by police on June 27th, the third fatal traffic stop shooting this year in France - causing nationwide unrest and clashes with police forces. On June 28th, the victim's family called for a memorial march starting at Nanterre's main police station on June 29th.
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    03 July 2023

    Grandmother of Slain Teen Urges Ceasefire as Paris Suburb Violence Continues

    Cities in France restrict public transit and sale of fireworks as rioting slows but continues across the country.

    Crowds protest during a memorial march for French teenager, Nahel, on June 29, 2023 in Nanterre, France. The French teenager of North African origin was shot dead by police on June 27th, the third fatal traffic stop shooting this year in France - causing nationwide unrest and clashes with police forces. On June 28th, the victim's family called for a memorial march starting at Nanterre's main police station on June 29th.
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    29 June 2023

    France Grapples with Violent Riots Following Fatal Police Shooting Of 17-year-old Nahel M

    Two nights of rioting have swept France following the release of footage of a fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy during a traffic stop.

    Usher Komugisha, a Ugandan sports analyst and journalist, wearing a mustard dress and folding her arms.
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    21 June 2021

    Ugandan Sports Maven Usher Komugisha Is Preparing To Spread Her Wings

    After successfully commentating at the recent Basketball Africa League held in Kigali, award-winning sports journalist and analyst Usher Komughisha is dead set on pursuing a new challenge.

    France Offers Tepid 'Apology' to Rwanda During Kigali Genocide Memorial Speech
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    28 May 2021

    France Offers Tepid 'Apology' to Rwanda During Kigali Genocide Memorial Speech

    In an attempt to ask for forgiveness for France's role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted that France needs to examine the truth.

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