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Macron says era of french pre-carre in africa is over
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Emmanuel Macron arrived in Nairobi on Sunday and declared that the era of the French 'pré carré' in Francophone Africa ended in 2017. The French president met Kenyan counterpart William Ruto and is preparing an Africa-France summit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has floated former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a possible mediator in peace talks with Ukraine. EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas promptly rejected the idea. Critics view it as a tactical move by Moscow.
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President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire announced plans to open an embassy in Nairobi following talks with Kenyan President William Ruto on May 10.
The US Department of State has begun a review of the 53 Mexican consulates operating in its territory, which could lead to the closure of some offices.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Russia's 81st Victory Day. In the message, Kim reaffirmed Pyongyang's commitment to prioritizing and deepening its alliance-like partnership with Moscow.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held face-to-face talks with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday in Vatican City. The discussions focused on the Middle East and other shared interests despite ongoing criticism from President Donald Trump over the pope's position on Iran.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva handed Donald Trump a copy of the 2010 nuclear agreement mediated by Brazil and Turkey. The leaders also addressed trade tariffs and proposed a working group to resolve differences within 30 days.
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