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What Might Macron As New French President Mean For Africa?
FRANCE, 2017/07/09 On 7 May 2017, the French people spoke and elected Emmanuel Macron as their next President of the Republic. Gathering 66.06% of the votes against 33.94% for his opponent Marine Le Pen from the far-right Front National, this second round concludes an unprecedented presidential race in several respects. Beyond the victory of a newcomer in French politics, these elections marked a harsh side-lining of the two major parties – the Parti Socialiste and Les Républicains – inclunding the significant rise of populist movements. While France faces a drastically altered political landscape, this election as well matters for Africa.
Cameroon and France sign contract on development and debt reduction
FRANCE, 2016/07/04 Cameroon and France have signed a third arrangement for development and deficit reduction (C2D). The intended all for financing of the projects is estimated at 400 billion CFA francs. A significant all in relation to the cumulative sum of the initial two C2D which amounted to 566 billion francs. Minister of National for Development and Francophone, Andre Vallini recently visited Cameroon for the signing of the arrangement aimed at supporting the country’s development.

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