World War II: France honors its African fighters

France commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on the French Riviera during World War II to repel the Nazis, with events on Thursday that particularly honored the many soldiers from Africa, sent by France’s then colonies, who took part.

Sometimes called the “forgotten D-Day ,” the event was marked by ceremonies presided over by French President Emmanuel Macron . Storm warnings Thursday around the Mediterranean coast…