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The French disconnection: a retreat from Niger

The French disconnection: a retreat from Niger

FromThe Intelligence from The Economist


The French disconnection: a retreat from Niger

FromThe Intelligence from The Economist

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Sep 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

President Emmanuel Macron’s about-face on maintaining a presence in the coup-stricken country portends a broader change in France’s relations on the continent. Shifting geopolitics is changing the list of the world’s big arms dealers (9:08). And the internet influencers taking a swing at professional boxing (16:02).Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ now and get 50% off your subscription with our limited-time offer. You will not be charged until Economist Podcasts+ launches.If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Sep 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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