Tag: President Emmanuel Macron
French President Macron calls Tinubu amidst Benin Republic’s coup attempt tension
Macron revealed that President Tinubu requested support and partnership of France in tackling the security challenges and taking care of…
Macron set to name next French premier
Macron is under time pressure, because if highly indebted France wants to get a budget for the coming year in…
Moment Tinubu, Macron met in Paris for working lunch
Although details of the discussions were not immediately disclosed, the meeting underscored Nigeria’s growing diplomatic engagements with Europe’s major powers…
Macron: ‘Russia won’t stop at Ukraine-Europe must wake up!’
As part of these efforts, he revealed plans for a high-level meeting of European military chiefs in Paris next week…
Macron acknowledges error on early elections in New Year’s speech
The speech caps a tumultuous 2024 for Macron, who shocked the nation halfway through the year by calling early elections,…
Tinubu’s visit to France promises significant benefits for Nigeria – Presidency
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy who revealed this in a statement on Tuesday said Tinubu's…
Netanyahu to Macron: “Shame on you for calling for arms embargo on Israel”
Netanyahu further condemned the terrorism occurring in Judea and Samaria, highlighting attempts to target civilians in Israeli cities, and he…
Shock as Macron loses control of National Assembly
The outcome of the election is a major setback that could throw the country into political paralysis unless Macron is…
Macron’s centrists hold thin edge in France after first round vote
According to a forecast by the pollster Elabe, Ensemble is set to win between 260 and 300 parliament seats -…
Macron’s centrist bloc expected to win French parliamentary vote
Macron was re-elected as French president in April but he also needs a majority in the lower house of parliament…
30 facts about Macron, marriage to Brigitte 25 years older, apprenticeship in Nigeria
Macron baptised as a Catholic, at his own insistence, at the age of 12. He now considers himself to be…
Macron promises change in France
"Many in this country voted for me not because they support my ideas but to keep out those of the…
Breaking: Macron wins second term as French president
According to early projections by pollsters Macron secured around 57-58% of the vote.
Macron or Le Pen? Voting begins in France
Opinion polls in recent days gave Macron a solid and slightly growing lead as analysts said Le Pen - despite…
Macron, Le Pen hold crucial presidential debate
When Macron and Le Pen first competed against each other for the president's job, in 2017, the debate was catastrophic…
Macron widens poll lead over Le Pen
Three polls for the second-round runoff put Macron at the highest level since before the first round, with an average…
Macron cancels Mali trip over COVID-19 wave
This decision was taken in order for there to be coherence between national measures and the president’s international agenda, and…
Macron to Buhari: France keen to deepen relations with Nigeria
Macron reaffirmed his personal commitment to the relationship between France and Nigeria leading to economic and demographic power.
COVID-19 vaccine rush in France as fresh curbs loom
More than 900,000 people in France rushed to set up appointments to get vaccinated on Monday night after President Emmanuel…
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Macron to Chadian rebels: France will fight you
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that his country will not allow anyone to threaten the stability of Chad.
COVID-19: Macron says no need for 3rd lockdown as 3rd-wave spreads
President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to hold off on a third lockdown on Saturday.
Emmanuel Macron beats COVID-19
French President Emmanuel Macron "no longer shows symptoms of COVID-19 to this day," the French presidency has announced.
Macron extols late former president, Giscard d’Estaing
President Emmanuel Macron has described former President Valery Giscard d’Estaing, who died at the age of 94, as a progressive…
Reports: Pogba quits French team over Macron’s attack on Islam
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly quit the French national team, following remarks by President Emmanuel Macron, alleging that…
COVID-19: Macron slams curfew on Paris, 8 other cities
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a nightly curfew on Paris and eight other cities, to tackle a surging second…
Macron reacts to the killing of 6 French tourists, 2 Nigeriens
President of France, Emmanuel Macron reacted Monday to the killing by gunmen of six French tourists and two Nigeriens in…
Macron in Paris hospital treating coronavirus
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, on Thursday visited a hospital in Paris that has been treating coronavirus patients.
Cameroon killings: Macron says will mount pressure on Biya
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he will call Cameroonian President Paul Biya on Monday to pile pressure…
President Macron hits back at US Secretary of State
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Saturday that the West is “weakening” after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought to…
Protesters chased away from Macron party
Police in Paris on Thursday fired tear gas to force protesters away from the headquarters of President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist…