French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his planned state visit to Nigeria, which was scheduled for later this month
Macron was expected to visit Nigeria on October 28 and 29.
A French presidential source said that Macron had postponed the visit as France faces widespread protests and unrest.
The country has recently witnessed demonstrations over rising living costs, public services and school conditions. Protest on October 17 escalated into violence in several cities, with buildings set ablaze and shops looted.
French authorities are bracing for another wave of protests on Saturday.
An official familiar with the matter in Nigeria also told TheCable that domestic situation in France was a factor to consider, referring to the postponement of Macron’s planned visit.
“A president will not travel when his home is contending with internal combustion,” official said.
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