Macron addresses leaders at opening of Francophone summit

French President Emmanuel Macron opened the two-day "Francophonie" summit on Friday, hoping to bolster French clout in a conflict-ridden world. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Déby, an ally of France and regular visitor to Paris, will be a prominent guest, as will Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 

Macron addresses leaders at opening of Francophone summit
French President Emmanuel Macron opened the two-day "Francophonie" summit on Friday, hoping to bolster French clout in a conflict-ridden world. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Déby, an ally of France and regular visitor to Paris, will be a prominent guest, as will Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.