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France's Macron in Nigeria to talk security, boost culture

Macron arrived from the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott, where he conferred with Sahel leaders on security. [Photo: AFP]

French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja before taking off his jacket and tie in Lagos to celebrate African culture.

Macron's high-voltage visit to the Shrine -- Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti's music venue -- was part of his latest attempt to forge closer ties with English-speaking Africa.

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