Enough of french neocolonialism and now want true political and economic sovereignty. Due to popular demand, french troops have been ejected from mali, but this colonial power is intent on striking back. Mali had to cancel th years independent celebrations after attacks by separatist rebels in the Northern Region of the country. So who is behind the current insurgency in marlin . Hello, im mubarak kenya and this is. Today in this episode we are focusing on the situation in mali as the country marks 63 year of independence from france. The second segment of our program is on the recent decision by burkina faso to expell Defense Attache of the embassy of france from the country. The expulsion came following Intelligence Reports that he was carrying out subversive activities. Mali resisting french imperialism. Mallis famous northern timbuktu city that once served as Major Intellectual hub of islamic civilization is once again the focal point for terrorist organizations operating in the sa
Enough of french neocolonialism and now want true political and economic sovereignty. Due to popular demand, french troops have been ejected from mali, but this colonial power is intent on striking back. Mali had to cancel th years independent celebrations after attacks by separatist rebels in the Northern Region of the country. So who is behind the current insurgency in marlin . Hello, im mubarak kenya and this is. Today in this episode we are focusing on the situation in mali as the country marks 63 year of independence from france. The second segment of our program is on the recent decision by burkina faso to expell Defense Attache of the embassy of france from the country. The expulsion came following Intelligence Reports that he was carrying out subversive activities. Mali resisting french imperialism. Mallis famous northern timbuktu city that once served as Major Intellectual hub of islamic civilization is once again the focal point for terrorist organizations operating in the sa
in a film career that spans six decades, sir ridley scott s made some of the biggest blockbusters of all time. he cut his teeth making high profile adverts, like this one for hovis. it was a grand ride back, though. just do a spin and walk backwards there without sliding and falling over. ..before turning his attention to the big screen. the duellists in 1977 was his first film and was set in napoleonic france. his second feature alien made a star of its lead actor sigourney weaver, and opened doors in hollywood for its director. blade runner, thelma and louise, gladiator, black hawk down are just some of the film credits to his name. and now, in his 80s, ridley scott has returned to napoleonic france for his 28th movie, the epic napoleon. don t listen to advice, is that your advice? yes. you can only be your own critic. you can t say, what do you think? that s a disaster. i m the bbc s culture editor, katie razzall, and i sat down with the acclaimed director ahead of t
jean noel barrot, welcome to hardtalk. thank you. how surprised were you by emmanuel macron s pretty extraordinary decision to call a snap election? well, obviously i was surprised, because it s a very unique way to take a democratic decision, when the political situation in a given country is so severe that it basically limits the ability of the country to act for itself. there are very few leaders in this world that would take such a democratic decision in the face of such important choices. such a democratic decision, you say. many french people, including people very close to emmanuel macron, would call it an almost crazy gamble. no, a majority of french people support this decision. and the reason is simple you re never wrong when you hand the power to the people. and with a situation where the majority was too thin to be able to reform in a political situation where, after the european elections or during the european elections, french citizens expressed some anger,
jean noel barrot, welcome to hardtalk. thank you. how surprised were you by emmanuel macron s pretty extraordinary decision to call a snap election? well, obviously i was surprised, because it s a very unique way to take a democratic decision, when the political situation in a given country is so severe that it basically limits the ability of the country to act for itself. there are very few leaders in this world that would take such a democratic decision in the face of such important choices. such a democratic decision, you say. many french people, including people very close to emmanuel macron, would call it an almost crazy gamble. no, a majority of french people support this decision. and the reason is simple you re never wrong when you hand the power to the people. and with a situation where the majority was too thin to be able to reform in a political situation where, after the european elections or during the european elections, french citizens expressed some anger,