Tag: French President Emmanuel Macron
Macron reacts to Trump’s tariffs, vows to defend Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the new U.S. tariffs targeting several European nations over the Greenland standoff, describing the…
France First Lady Brigitte Macron ‘revealed’ as a man on tax records
France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, has reportedly been turned into a man on her official tax records after hackers gained…
Cubana Chief Priest lauds Davido for meeting President of France
Although the singer is yet to disclose the purpose of the meeting, he stated that it was an opportunity to…
France in fresh chaos as Macron’s new PM quits
France has been thrown into fresh political turmoil as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, barely weeks after taking…
Nigeria, France sign letters of intent on critical infrastructure
"The Federal Republic of Nigeria also affirmed its support for the projects financed by the AFD and committed to ensure…
PHOTOS: French President Macron receives Tinubu, wife in Paris
Tinubu, accompanied by his wife arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations.
Macron announces dissolution of French National Assembly
“I have decided to give you back the choice of your parliamentary future through the vote. I am therefore dissolving…
Gabriel Attal, 34, becomes France’s youngest Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed 34-year-old Education Minister Gabriel Attal as France’s new Prime Minister. This is in…
Macron: French ambassador to Niger not leaving despite junta’s ultimatum
France’s ambassador to Niger will stay put in the country despite an ultimatum from the junta to leave his post,…
Macron heads to Africa for 5-day trip
Macron’s trip to Africa came at a time when France, as a former colonial power, is coming under pressure in…
President Macron defends possible trip to Qatar for World Cup
“You have to ask these questions when you award the competitions,” Macron said, referring to climate or human rights issues…
‘We do not want a world war,’ Macron tells Putin
Macron pledged France would “continue to support the Ukrainian resistance and boost our military assistance.
France to close military bases in Mali for 6 months, says Macron
Paris said that Canada, France, and its allies in the European mission Takuba decided to begin coordinated withdrawal of troops…
Biden, Macron in talks ahead of Moscow visit
The leaders discussed ongoing diplomatic and deterrence efforts in response to Russia’s continued military build-up on Ukraine’s borders
Video: French President Macron slapped on the face
French President Emmanuel Macron has been slapped by a man in a crowd during a walkabout session in southeast France.
French President Macron catches COVID, now in isolation
French President Emmanuel Macron has joined the league of presidents and prime ministers who contracted the COVID-19.
Macron calls out world leaders at fundraiser
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday took the unusual step of singling out a series of countries that he said…
Macron vows ‘unflagging fight’ against terrorism
French President Emmanuel Macron promised an “unflagging fight’’ against Islamist terrorism on Tuesday at the memorial service of a police…
Remorseful Macron makes concessions to ‘yellow vest’ protesters
Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron Monday announced a series of financial measures seeking to defuse the violent “yellow vest” revolt…
Buhari joins Macron, Trump, Putin to mark centenary of World War 1
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is among 70 world leaders gathered in Paris to lead global commemorations today to mark 100…
Macron rejects Trump’s call to isolate Iran
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Iran should be allowed to keep selling oil and urged dialogue as he…
Macron: What happens in the shrine remains in the shrine
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday night made the audience at Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Afrika Shrine laugh, when he joked…
France’s Macron Takes on Facebook’s Zuckerberg in Tech Push
French President Emmanuel Macron is taking on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other internet giants at a Paris meeting to…
Prison Decongestion: Macron looks to relax jail sentences
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said prisoners sentenced to less than six months in jail will be able to…
Trade Relations: French President says China will order 184 Airbus planes
French President Emmanuel Macron said China would order 184 Airbus A320 planes as he wrapped up his visit to Beijing…
China’s new ‘Silk Road’ cannot be one-way – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that China and Europe should work together on Beijing’s “Belt and Road” initiative,…