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James CREEDON

Emmanuel Macron in West Africa as French influence called into question

EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24

In tonight's edition: The French president has kicked off a tour of Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau at a time when French influence in Africa is being called into question in several countries.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in Congo-Brazzaville this Monday for the second leg of a five-day tour of Africa to try to strengthen Moscow's ties with the continent.

Finally, the southern French city of Arles hosts a major photography festival, where several African artists are on display including James Barnor, a celebrated Ghanaian photographer.

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