controversial speech on "African man Nicolas Sarkozy
Following are controversial speech on "African man," Nicolas Sarkozy said during his visit in the second sub-Saharan Africa, which was completed Friday in Johannesburg, his desire " a "new African policy of France, particularly on the Military plan, while his wife Carla was not the first while restraint in the international arena.
Nicolas Sarkozy had begun this journey Wednesday when a stage in Chad very controversial, symbol of the country drifts French in Africa, while President Idriss Déby is accused of having engaged in a hunt for political opponents during clashes with the rebels early February .
"This is not because it is a legitimate government that can afford anything," thundered Nicolas Sarkozy to N'Djamena, while Paris was criticized for its logistical support to the Chadian army in the Clashes on February 2 and 3.
"France has been prohibited from interfering in the fighting," insisted Thursday the head of state before the South African Parliament Cape Town. "It is an unprecedented change. This change, we must continue."
He announced "renegotiation" of all agreements for the Defence of France in Africa: "France is not intended to maintain armed forces indefinitely in Africa. Africa must take care of its security problems."
Paris currently has about 9000 men on the continent and permanent bases in Djibouti, Senegal and Gabon, plus two bases in Chad and Ivory Coast.
"The concept of secret agreements should not correspond to the relations between France and Africa 2008", reiterated Friday Nicolas Sarkozy. "That does not mean we will withdraw from all the countries (...) There are countries that we wish to stay with a military presence. Stay On." For others, "it will evolve," he detailed before representatives of the French community in Johannesburg.
Paris will no longer be limited to pre-square are francophone. "I do not want to oppose the Africa anglophone and francophone Africa. Ago Africa as a whole," he stressed.
He socialist Pierre Moscovici to Friday welcomed the announcement by the Head of State "make public the agreements of Defense, in a transparent manner, it is a good thing," he said, although he wants to be "vigilant ":" as often with Nicolas Sarkozy, there is a gap between theory and practice. "And" since he is President of the Republic, his friends, Omar Bongo, we Colonel Qaddafi, Idriss Déby. .. "
The ANC President Jacob Zuma, Nicolas Sarkozy met Friday, hailed approach also said: "he is one of those who believe that we can not continue in Africa such divisions-English speakers Francophone them ... .. .-. is Africa Africa, "he said. "It's refreshing about the part of a European leader."
The presidential couple visited Friday on Robben Island, near Cape, where they were visited six square metres cell in which Nelson Mandela was detained for 18 years at the time of the Apartheid.
The french president received in a small gift piece of stone, which is supposed to have been broken couple Nelson Mandela in his career neighbour. His wife about to receive a replica of the key to his cell. They then met with all the Nobel Peace Prize near Johannesburg.
While the daily "Star" headline Friday about his presence in South Africa - "Carla Sarkozy so cosy in SA" - the wife of the Head of State has opted since his arrival on the African continent for sobriety, displaying the same Mine intimidated before the media. The lady took frequent head down, making of mine surprised by the eagerness of the photographers around her.
Questioned Friday, she wished briefly (s) 'engage in humanitarian "stating that her husband" aid (is) very much for that. "Nicolas Sarkozy, however, was less discreet," it was wonderful, "enthused one who has not missed an opportunity to draw close to him in front of the cameras." Well I was proud to be with you " He launched it.
The couple was expected to complete his visit by a private tour, were told Tuesday, the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Elysée always refused stubbornly Friday to discuss the issue. Questioned Nicolas Sarkozy had merely smile
Nicolas Sarkozy had begun this journey Wednesday when a stage in Chad very controversial, symbol of the country drifts French in Africa, while President Idriss Déby is accused of having engaged in a hunt for political opponents during clashes with the rebels early February .
"This is not because it is a legitimate government that can afford anything," thundered Nicolas Sarkozy to N'Djamena, while Paris was criticized for its logistical support to the Chadian army in the Clashes on February 2 and 3.
"France has been prohibited from interfering in the fighting," insisted Thursday the head of state before the South African Parliament Cape Town. "It is an unprecedented change. This change, we must continue."
He announced "renegotiation" of all agreements for the Defence of France in Africa: "France is not intended to maintain armed forces indefinitely in Africa. Africa must take care of its security problems."
Paris currently has about 9000 men on the continent and permanent bases in Djibouti, Senegal and Gabon, plus two bases in Chad and Ivory Coast.
"The concept of secret agreements should not correspond to the relations between France and Africa 2008", reiterated Friday Nicolas Sarkozy. "That does not mean we will withdraw from all the countries (...) There are countries that we wish to stay with a military presence. Stay On." For others, "it will evolve," he detailed before representatives of the French community in Johannesburg.
Paris will no longer be limited to pre-square are francophone. "I do not want to oppose the Africa anglophone and francophone Africa. Ago Africa as a whole," he stressed.
He socialist Pierre Moscovici to Friday welcomed the announcement by the Head of State "make public the agreements of Defense, in a transparent manner, it is a good thing," he said, although he wants to be "vigilant ":" as often with Nicolas Sarkozy, there is a gap between theory and practice. "And" since he is President of the Republic, his friends, Omar Bongo, we Colonel Qaddafi, Idriss Déby. .. "
The ANC President Jacob Zuma, Nicolas Sarkozy met Friday, hailed approach also said: "he is one of those who believe that we can not continue in Africa such divisions-English speakers Francophone them ... .. .-. is Africa Africa, "he said. "It's refreshing about the part of a European leader."
The presidential couple visited Friday on Robben Island, near Cape, where they were visited six square metres cell in which Nelson Mandela was detained for 18 years at the time of the Apartheid.
The french president received in a small gift piece of stone, which is supposed to have been broken couple Nelson Mandela in his career neighbour. His wife about to receive a replica of the key to his cell. They then met with all the Nobel Peace Prize near Johannesburg.
While the daily "Star" headline Friday about his presence in South Africa - "Carla Sarkozy so cosy in SA" - the wife of the Head of State has opted since his arrival on the African continent for sobriety, displaying the same Mine intimidated before the media. The lady took frequent head down, making of mine surprised by the eagerness of the photographers around her.
Questioned Friday, she wished briefly (s) 'engage in humanitarian "stating that her husband" aid (is) very much for that. "Nicolas Sarkozy, however, was less discreet," it was wonderful, "enthused one who has not missed an opportunity to draw close to him in front of the cameras." Well I was proud to be with you " He launched it.
The couple was expected to complete his visit by a private tour, were told Tuesday, the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Elysée always refused stubbornly Friday to discuss the issue. Questioned Nicolas Sarkozy had merely smile
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