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Macron admits France’s repressive violence in Cameroon’s war for independence
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France waged a war marked by "repressive violence" in Cameroon before and after its independence in 1960.
Macron admits French 'repressive violence' in Cameroon’s colonial past
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has formally recognised what he called France’s “repressive violence” in Cameroon during and after the country’s fight for independence in the late 1950s – a rare
France acknowledges role in Cameroon’s struggle for independence
PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron formally acknowledged France's role in violent repression during Cameroon's struggle for independence in a letter signed on July 30 but only disclosed on Tuesday.
Macron agree say France do bad tins during struggle for Cameroon independence
French President Emmanuel Macron agree say France forces commit atrocities for Cameroon during dia struggle for independence.
Macron admits French atrocities in Cameroon
This follows a joint report by Cameroonian and French historians in January on France’s role
Macron acknowledges French colonial repression in Cameroon
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence committed by French troops as Cameroon fought for its independence. It comes as African leaders reassess France's ongoing presence on the continent.
Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence committed by his country's forces in Cameroon during and after the Central African nation's struggle for independence. It followed a joint report by Cameroonian and French historians examining France's suppression of independence movements from 1945 to 1971.

Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya marks 40 years in power

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya marks 40 years as president - France 24

When Paul Biya first took the helm of Cameroon, Ronald Reagan was in his second year of presidency, Madonna had not yet made the charts and the Soviet Union was still nearly a decade away from ...