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French foreign minister tackles Sudan crisis and UN reform on Africa trip

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is heading to Chad and Ethiopia to address the Sudan refugee crisis, discuss military strategy and advocate for African representation at the United Nations. © Y.SAFRONOV, RFI

France's new foreign minister began his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa on Wednesday, focusing on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the future of French military presence in the region.

Jean-Noël Barrot's visit to Chad and Ethiopia comes as France is expected to announce significant reductions in its military presence across the continent in the coming months.

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