Terrorism: French President, Emmanuel Macron Reveals Details Of His Phone Call With Tinubu

France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, has disclosed that he has spoken with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

According to Macron, the conversation centered around the threat of terrorism in Northern Nigeria.

He affirmed to Tinubu that the French people stand in solidarity with the African nation.

Macron also made it clear “no one can remain a spectator” in the fight against terrorists.

He wrote on X: “I spoke with President Tinubu of Nigeria, @officialABAT.

“I conveyed France’s solidarity in the face of the various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the North.

“At his request, we will strengthen our partnership with the authorities and our support for the affected populations. We call on all our partners to step up their engagement.

“No one can remain a spectator.”

I spoke with President Tinubu of Nigeria, @officialABAT.

I conveyed France’s solidarity in the face of the various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the North.

At his request, we will strengthen our partnership…

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 7, 2025