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Macron’s trip aims to revitalize France’s relationship with Africa, according to the Élysée Palace, and confirm a break from France’s colonial legacy – something Macron had spoken about early in his first term.
French President Emmanuel Macron continued his African tour in Gabon after participating in the final session of the G20 summit in Johannesburg. This is the first state visit by the French president to Gabon since Brice Oligui Nguema took power in a coup that toppled the former leader, Ali Bongo.
In his speech, Oligui Nguema praised France for its support for the transition and for its support during the last election. Macron’s trip aims to revitalize France’s relationship with Africa, according to the Élysée Palace, and confirm a break from France’s colonial legacy – something Macron had spoken about early in his first term.
Now that the stages of the transition have all been respected in Gabon, France wishes to support the current momentum by defining new common priorities: economic, environmental, and the renewal of relationships through active youth involvement.
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Gabon-France relations date back to colonial times. Libreville remains one of the countries where France has maintained a high presence even after the coup. Further cooperation now seeks to target the youths.