While visiting France, a place President Weah calls home, French President Emmanuel Macron promised to assist Liberia in its developmental drive - this move is changing the narrative in Liberia’s foreign policy. France has pledged an initial grant of €10 million to Liberia for immediate road maintenance while modalities are worked out for a more comprehensive and sustainable development assistance package for the country. He assured President Weah that Liberia will be amongst the countries in Africa that will benefit from the pilot project. While on his official State visit to France, President Weah also met with the Vice President of the World Bank, Makhtar Diop. President Weah attributed his success story to his longtime coach and mentor, Arsène Wenger, of Arsenal and the great people of France.

Source: Front Page Africa February 23, 2018 02:03 UTC