Macron Hosts Leader of Nigeria in Search for Economic Opportunities

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Emmanuel Macron Nigeria Africa

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. The first such formal visit by a Nigerian leader since 2000 comes after military coups and changing attitudes have lessened France's ...