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Alison Hird

France’s Le Pen looks to enhance international credentials in Senegal

Marine Le Pen leaves the Elysee Palace in June 2022 following a meeting with President Macron. Her supporters are hoping she'll take up residence in 2027. AP - Francois Mori

Far-right MP Marine Le Pen is in Senegal for three days – her first trip abroad since failing to clinch the French presidency in April last year. The visit is an opportunity to hone her international profile, but why Senegal?

Le Pen arrived in Dakar on Monday evening. The head of the National Rally (RN) parliamentary group had reportedly planned her visit for some time, but it was kept secret until the last minute.

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