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Macron says era of French interference in Africa is 'over'

Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Gabon's Ali Bongo

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and Gabon's President Ali Bongo arrive for the One Forest Summit at the Presidential Palace in Libreville on March 2, 2023. PHOTO | LUDOVIC MARIN | AFP

By  AFP

Libreville

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the era of French interference in Africa was "well over" as he began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties.

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