France posthumously honors six African WWII soldiers, addressing historical tensions with former colonies.
France posthumously honored six African soldiers from Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso for their service during World War II, as part of efforts to address historical tensions with former colonies. The soldiers were among dozens killed by French army orders in Senegal in 1944. President Emmanuel Macron's gesture has been praised by some, but critics say it does not go far enough and lacks a full apology.
July 28, 2024
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