France
French troop drawdown to lower West Africa visibility
French authorities have finalised their decision to reduce their troop presence in West Africa substantially
West AfricaFrench protests could have cross-border implications
France’s farmers have pledged to continue protesting despite concessions from the government
FranceFrance’s Macron will struggle to reassure farmers
Farmers’ protests carry key political risks for President Emmanuel Macron’s government
FranceRed Sea mission carries risks for EU countries
Momentum is building on plans to send an EU naval mission to the Red Sea
EUFrance’s Macron shifts focus to elections
Macron has chosen a new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, with the aim of defeating the far right in future elections
FranceFrance’s Macron will struggle to reverse poll slump
Macron hopes his new prime minister will strengthen his party’s chances of defeating the far right
FranceEU-China trade tensions will increase
China will open an anti-subsidy investigation into French brandies, escalating trade tensions with the EU
ChinaParis will struggle to balance Rabat and Algiers ties
France is seeking to navigate contradictory relations with the major North African countries
Morocco
