Macron Acknowledges 1944 Massacre of West African Troops by French Army

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In a significant move, French President Emmanuel Macron has recognized the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre for the first time. The soldiers, who had fought alongside the French during World War II, were killed by their French counterparts in what historians believe was a dispute over unpaid wages. Macron's acknowledgment comes as France's influence is declining in the region, with Paris losing its sway in the former French colonies in West Africa. The move has been welcomed by the Senegalese government, which has long sought closure on this story. Macron has also expressed his commitment to establishing the causes and facts that led to this tragedy.

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