The French political scene is buzzing with the rumour that Nicolas Sarkozy is dreaming of replacing an Elisabeth Borne, whom rumours speculate is “burnt out,” at Matignon after the forced passage of the pension reform. If the former President of the Republic has trouble getting used to retirement, the judiciary is not hanging up its boots any more than he is. Sign up Also receive offers from The Africa Report Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partnersAnother procedure reminds Sarko of his bad habits. Sarkozy later won the election and the Libyan pest was received in France, with great pomp and circumstance, during the first year of his lone presidential term. This judicial case, now 10 years removed from the “Libyan Spring,” is being followed closely in Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 17, 2023 03:04 UTC