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Significance
In large part, these aim to counter growing popular and elite hostility to French policies in the region. They also respond to the related growth of Russian ambitions in France’s sphere of interest. Macron’s efforts included a February 27 announcement outlining policy changes and a March 1-5 trip to several Central African countries.
Impacts
Increased French efforts to counter Russian disinformation will have a limited impact.
French security guarantees to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby may increase anti-French sentiment.
The planned Paris Summit for a New Global Financial Pact in June will offer Macron opportunities to improve France’s image on the continent.
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