Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has made a public broadcast saying he fled the country to avoid being assassinated.
More than 20 people have been killed since the demonstrations began on September 25.
France’s outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is hopeful that the country’s political crisis can be resolved without new elections.
The U.S. has rejected France’s planned recognition of a Palestinian state, calling it a “reckless” decision that furthers Hamas propaganda.
The numbers are not far off from those of other world leaders facing similarly complex challenges, said Eagle Badger Data Analytics.
The summit is from February 12th to 16th.
The French head of state is expected to receive the German chancellor at the Élysée Palace around midday.
“Let’s note that France has neither the capacity nor legitimacy to ensure Africa’s security and sovereignty,” Mr Sonko said.
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day state visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations.
Mr Macron said, “Everything is being done to find the perpetrators of this crime so that justice can be done in the name of the French people.”
