Macron just made it clear France isn't backing down in Nigeria after what went down in Benin next door. He's literally telling Nigeria's Tinubu that Paris stands with them on security stuff, and he's pushing everyone else to get involved too—saying nobody can just sit this one out.

The whole "we need all partners engaged" line hits different when you realize West Africa's been messy lately with coups popping up. France clearly doesn't want to lose its footing in the region, especially with Nigeria being the heavyweight it is. This solidarity play might be diplomatic speak, but the message is loud: France wants skin in the game while things are shifting fast.