Former Macron Bodyguard in Spotlight Over Consultancy Work in Africa

Former Macron Bodyguard in Spotlight Over Consultancy Work in Africa
Alexandre Benalla, French President Emmanuel Macron's former senior security officer, attends a hearing by senators from France's upper house at the Senate in Paris, France, on September 19, 2018. Charles Platiau/Reuters
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PARIS—A sacked security aide to French President Emmanuel Macron who was at the center of a scandal that shook the government this summer is under fresh scrutiny over the nature of his recent work as a consultant.

The presidency confirmed Dec. 27 that it had written to Alexandre Benalla in the past few days demanding more details about business trips to several African countries and telling him not to claim any links to the government.