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The Rassemblement National's African legion

Marine Le Pen with Jordan Bardella, President of the French far-right Rassemblement National party, Paris, France, 9 June 2024.
Marine Le Pen with Jordan Bardella, President of the French far-right Rassemblement National party, Paris, France, 9 June 2024. © Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters
The French far-right party, which is at the gates of power, has been trying for a decade to spin its web in African presidential palaces. To achieve this, it has formed a close-knit guard with a strong presence on the continent. Several RN cadres have been conducting discreet consultations in recent weeks. [...]
Reading time 7 minutes Pierre-Elie de Rohan Chabot, Paul Deutschmann
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