States do not make important diplomatic decisions casually. Major postings, especially in volatile regions, are rarely accidental. They are signals, sometimes subtle, sometimes loud, about priorities, recalibration, and intent. France’s decision to post a new ambassador to Nigeria comes at such a moment. Across the Sahel, France’s traditional military footprint has collapsed. Mali, Burkina Faso,
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