French President Emmanuel Macron will take part in the commemorative festivities for Tirailleur Day in Dakar, Senegal, the French President’s office has confirmed. The event will mark the 80th anniversary of the massacre of Senegalese riflemen on December 1, 1944. Emmanuel Macron will be in Dakar at the invitation of …
Read More »Emmanuel Macron congratulates Donald Trump on his election
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House after winning the US presidential election. According to informations, “Donald Trump leads with 277 electoral votes to 224 for his challenger Kamala Harris in the race for the White House.” This …
Read More »French leader urges Rwanda to stop support for M23 rebels
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Rwandan authorities to “halt support” for the M23 rebels wreaking havoc in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a joint press conference with DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, who is on a visit to Paris, Mr Macron said: “Rwanda must halt its support for …
Read More »France: Gabriel Attal becomes Prime Minister
President Emmanuel Macron has announced Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister following the resignation of Elisabeth Borne on January 8, 2024 in France. Gabriel Attal, former Minister of National Education, has been entrusted with the onerous task of breathing new life into Emmanuel Macron’s second five-year term. President Macron expressed his …
Read More »Niger: deadline for the final withdrawal of French soldiers
All French soldiers present in Niger will have definitively left the country by December 22, the Nigerien army announced. “1,346 French troops and 80% of logistical equipment have been withdrawn from our borders. As of today, only 157 French soldiers remain on our territory, including 75 logisticians”, said Niger’s national …
Read More »Gérard Collomb has passed away
Former Lyon mayor Gérard Collomb, ex-Interior Minister in the first Macron government, passed away peacefully among his family after suffering from stomach cancer in Lyon, France, according to reports. Gérard Collomb had been an early supporter of Emmanuel Macron before his arrival at the Élysée. His health had deteriorated considerably …
Read More »French President to travel to Egypt to meet President al-Sissi
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Cairo, the Egyptian capital, to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, after his visit to Jordan this Wednesday. Egypt, from where humanitarian aid passes to the Gaza Strip, is a key player in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Its president, General al-Sissi, who …
Read More »French president reaffirms support to Niger’s ousted president
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Wednesday his “support” for President Mohamed Bazoum, overthrown by a coup in Niger this summer, at a time when the French ambassador, expelled by the ruling military, has left Niger . According to the Élysée, Emmanuel Macron spoke with Hassoumi Massaoudou, Minister of Foreign …
Read More »French Ambassador Sylvain Itté finally left Niger
The French ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itté, left the country by plane this Wednesday morning, Reuters reported, citing security sources. The repatriation of Sylvain Itté takes place following a standoff with the military junta which seized power on July 26 in Niamey. The military ordered the expulsion of the diplomat …
Read More »President Macron announces withdrawal of French troops from Niger
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the return to Paris of the ambassador to Niamey and the withdrawal of French troops from Niger, but also the end of all military cooperation with the country. This comes as calls for the departure of the ambassador and French troops from this West …
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