Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. envoy in Lebanon to seek diplomatic solution to Israel-Lebanon border conflict

STORY: U.S. envoy in Lebanon to seek diplomatic solution to Israel-Lebanon border conflict SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein 2. various of a press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (English): AMOS HOCHSTEIN, U.S. special envoy 4. various of talks STORYLINE: U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein visited Lebanon on Thursday to address the escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged an end to Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon during discussions with Hochstein. Hochstein also met with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and other officials on the current situation along the Lebanon-Israel borders as well as the conflict in Gaza. Speaking at a press conference following his talks with Berri, Hochstein highlighted the need to calm the situation in southern Lebanon and proposed exploring temporary compromises to prevent further escalation. S

Israel says time for diplomatic solution with Hezbollah is "short"

STORY: Israel says time for diplomatic solution with Hezbollah is "short" SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: JERUSALEM CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 2. Israeli army exchanging fire with Hezbollah (provided by Israeli army on Jan. 4) 3. various of Israeli army STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem "As the Israeli army continued to exchange fire with Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Thursday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the window of time for a diplomatic solution with Hezbollah is short. " Gallant made the remarks in Tel Aviv when meeting with visiting U.S. Senior Advisor Amos Hochstein, who arrived in Israel earlier on the day in a bid to lower roiling tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group. A statement released by Israel's Government Press Office said the U.S. envoy, during the meeting with Gallant and other senior

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. still focused on diplomatic solution to attempted coup in Niger: Blinken

STORY: U.S. still focused on diplomatic solution to attempted coup in Niger: Blinken DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressing the press STORYLINE: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States is still "very focused on diplomacy" as the tool to solve the ongoing political crisis in Niger resulting from an attempted coup by a junta. "We remain very focused on diplomacy for achieving the results that we want, which is the return to the constitutional order," Blinken told reporters during a press briefing at the State Department, adding that he believed there continues to be space for diplomacy in achieving that result. Blinken's remarks came at a time when tensions continued to build up in and around the west African nation. A regional bloc announced on Thursday the activation and deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" in Niger. The de

Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region

STORY: Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nasser Kanaani speaking at a weekly press conference STORYLINE: The United States should be held responsible for the stalemate in negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal and the escalating tensions in the Gulf region, Iran's Foreign Ministry said Monday. Nasser Kanaani, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at a weekly press conference while commenting on the latest developments regarding the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on the revival of the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The negotiation path is still "open" and the nuclear deal's revival can be pursued through diplomatic channels, Kanaani said, urging the U.S. side to show its determination and to make its "definite" political decision to this end. Iran signed the

U.N. chief appoints de Mistura as special envoy to Syria

U.N. chief appoints de Mistura as special envoy to Syria

NEW YORK, United States - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon meets with reporters at the U.N. headquarters in New York, the United States, on July 10, 2014. He called for a diplomatic solution to growing tensions between Israel and Gaza.

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in September 1972 shows Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka (R) waving at people seeing him off at Shanghai airport, with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai (L) standing next to him, after the two leaders signed a joint statement to end the state of war between the two countries and normalize bilateral ties. Japan and China marked the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations on Sept. 29, 2012, as simmering tensions sparked by Tokyo's nationalization of a group of Japanese-administered, Beijing-claimed islands in the East China Sea showed no signs of subsiding.

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

BEIJING, China - Armed police officers march around the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 29, 2012, the 40th anniversary of the normalization of ties between the two countries. Japan and China marked the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations as simmering tensions sparked by Tokyo's nationalization of a group of Japanese-administered, Beijing-claimed islands in the East China Sea showed no signs of subsiding.

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

BEIJING, China - A banner with a message claiming China's sovereignty of a group of Japanese-administered islands in the East China Sea hangs from a building close to the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 29, 2012, the 40th anniversary of the normalization of ties between the two countries. Japan and China marked the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations as simmering tensions sparked by Tokyo's nationalization of a group of Japanese-administered, Beijing-claimed islands in the East China Sea showed no signs of subsiding.

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

BEIJING, China - A barricade, a precaution against anti-Japan demonstrators, is left in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 29, 2012, the 40th anniversary of the normalization of ties between the two countries. Japan and China marked the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations as simmering tensions sparked by Tokyo's nationalization of a group of Japanese-administered, Beijing-claimed islands in the East China Sea showed no signs of subsiding.

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken Sept. 29, 1972, shows Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka (L front) and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai (R front) signing a joint statement to end the state of war between the two countries and normalize bilateral ties at Beijing's Great Hall of the People. Japan and China marked the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations on Sept. 29, 2012, as simmering tensions sparked by Tokyo's nationalization of a group of Japanese-administered, Beijing-claimed islands in the East China Sea showed no signs of subsiding.

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

Japan, China mark 40th anniversary of ties amid tensions

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken Sept. 29, 1972, shows Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka (R front) and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai (L front) raising glasses in a toast after the two leaders signed a joint statement to end the state of war between the two countries and normalize bilateral ties. Japan and China marked the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations on Sept. 29, 2012, as simmering tensions sparked by Tokyo's nationalization of a group of Japanese-administered, Beijing-claimed islands in the East China Sea showed no signs of subsiding.

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(220210) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic (R, Front) welcomes Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (L, Front) in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 10, 2022. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday called for reducing tensions between Ukraine and Russia and supported diplomatic efforts by the international community. (Patrik Macek/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

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(220210) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic (R) shakes hands with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during their meeting in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 10, 2022. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday called for reducing tensions between Ukraine and Russia and supported diplomatic efforts by the international community. (Patrik Macek/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

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(220210) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic (1st R) welcomes Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (2nd R) in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 10, 2022. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday called for reducing tensions between Ukraine and Russia and supported diplomatic efforts by the international community. (Patrik Macek/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) speaks with Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (2nd L) flanked by Chicago Bulls' French player Joakim Noah (R) as they attend a match of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) at the Kigali Arena in Kigali on May 27, 2021. - The French president arrived in Rwanda on May 27, 2021, for a highly symbolic visit aimed at moving on from three decades of diplomatic tensions over France's role in the 1994 genocide in the country. The French president is the first French leader since 2010 to visit the East African nation, which has long accused France of complicity in the killing of some 800,000 mostly Tutsi Rwandans. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)

Macron And Kagame Joint Press Conference - Kigali

Macron And Kagame Joint Press Conference - Kigali

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron give a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Kigali on May 27, 2021. French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Rwanda on May 27, 2021, for a highly symbolic visit aimed at moving on from three decades of diplomatic tensions over France's role in the 1994 genocide in the country. Macron is the first French leader since 2010 to visit the East African nation, which has long accused France of complicity in the killing of some 800,000 mostly Tutsi Rwandans. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

French President Emmanuel Macron (L), Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (C) and French-American former professional basketball player Joakim Simon Noah (R) look at a match of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) at the Kigali Arena in Kigali on May 27, 2021. - The French president arrived in Rwanda on May 27, 2021, for a highly symbolic visit aimed at moving on from three decades of diplomatic tensions over France's role in the 1994 genocide in the country. The French president is the first French leader since 2010 to visit the East African nation, which has long accused France of complicity in the killing of some 800,000 mostly Tutsi Rwandans. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / various sources / Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

Players compete during a match of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) at the Kigali Arena in Kigali on May 27, 2021. - The French president arrived in Rwanda on May 27, 2021, for a highly symbolic visit aimed at moving on from three decades of diplomatic tensions over France's role in the 1994 genocide in the country. The French president is the first French leader since 2010 to visit the East African nation, which has long accused France of complicity in the killing of some 800,000 mostly Tutsi Rwandans. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / various sources / Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame look at a match of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) at the Kigali Arena in Kigali on May 27, 2021. - The French president arrived in Rwanda on May 27, 2021, for a highly symbolic visit aimed at moving on from three decades of diplomatic tensions over France's role in the 1994 genocide in the country. The French president is the first French leader since 2010 to visit the East African nation, which has long accused France of complicity in the killing of some 800,000 mostly Tutsi Rwandans. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / various sources / Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (R) speaks as they attend a match of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) at the Kigali Arena in Kigali on May 27, 2021. - The French president arrived in Rwanda on May 27, 2021, for a highly symbolic visit aimed at moving on from three decades of diplomatic tensions over France's role in the 1994 genocide in the country. The French president is the first French leader since 2010 to visit the East African nation, which has long accused France of complicity in the killing of some 800,000 mostly Tutsi Rwandans. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

Players compete during a match of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) at the Kigali Arena in Kigali on May 27, 2021. - The French president arrived in Rwanda on May 27, 2021, for a highly symbolic visit aimed at moving on from three decades of diplomatic tensions over France's role in the 1994 genocide in the country. The French president is the first French leader since 2010 to visit the East African nation, which has long accused France of complicity in the killing of some 800,000 mostly Tutsi Rwandans. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / various sources / Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

President Emmanuel Macron watchs a match of the Basketball - Kigali

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) greets French-American former professional basketball player Joakim Simon Noah (R) after a match of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) at the Kigali Arena in Kigali on May 27, 2021. - The French president arrived in Rwanda on May 27, 2021, for a highly symbolic visit aimed at moving on from three decades of diplomatic tensions over France's role in the 1994 genocide in the country. The French president is the first French leader since 2010 to visit the East African nation, which has long accused France of complicity in the killing of some 800,000 mostly Tutsi Rwandans. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / various sources / Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM