Africa-France summit: Macron confronts youth on hopes and frustrations • FRANCE 24 English

In tonight’s edition, we’re coming to you from Montpellier where a special summit aimed at resetting ties between France and Africa gathered young people from both France and Africa. No heads of state besides French president Emmanuel Macron attended.  The French president vowed a full reckoning with the legacy of colonialism as young Africans condemned France’s “arrogance” and “paternalism”. 

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