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France 24politics4 days ago
European leaders back Zelensky's call for direct Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky won support from the leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Sunday for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled. The appeal came as Russian strikes reportedly damaged a nuclear fuel storage f…
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France 24politics39 days agoUpdated
France Announces €14 Billion in Africa Investments at Nairobi Summit Co-Hosted With Kenya
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 concluded in Kenya with pledges of €14 billion in French investments and calls for a new model of partnership. Around 30 heads of state attended the event co-hosted by France and Kenya. French President Emmanuel Macron and Foreign Minister Jean-Noël…
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BBC Newspolitics41 days ago
Macron Interrupts Speaker to Demand Silence at Kenya Investment Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to demand audience silence, citing a lack of respect. The event, co-hosted by France and Kenya, focuses on investment, AI, renewable energy and infrastructure. Macron also announced 23…
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africanarguments.orgpolitics41 days agoUpdated
Macron Arrives in Kenya, Announces €23 Billion Investment
French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to Kenya on Sunday, meeting President William Ruto and jogging with marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge before the Africa Forward Summit opens in Nairobi. The two-day gathering, the first held in an English-speaking African countr…
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en.rfi.frpolitics49 days ago
Mélenchon Announces 2027 French Presidential Bid
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, head of France's Unbowed party, declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election on May 3, 2026. The 74-year-old politician will make his fourth run for the presidency amid political instability following the 2024 elections. With President Emmanuel Ma…
France 24politics49 days agoUpdated
French Left-Wing Leader Jean-Luc Melenchon Announces 2027 Presidential Bid
Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of France's Unbowed party, declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election on Sunday. This marks his fourth run, following campaigns in 2012, 2017, and 2022 where he increased his vote share each time. The announcement comes amid political ins…
en.rfi.frworld55 days ago
French President Visits Andorra Amid Abortion Decriminalization Debate
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Andorra to fulfill his role as co-prince. He is expected to address the country's restrictive abortion laws and support moves toward decriminalization. The visit also includes endorsement of Andorra's potential association agreement with the…
france24.comworld58 days ago
French President Macron Addresses Taiwan and Tibet Issues in Recent Statements
French President Emmanuel Macron made statements on Taiwan and Tibet during recent international engagements. These included a joint statement with Japan's prime minister on Taiwan Strait stability and a meeting with a representative of the Dalai Lama. The actions occurred as Mac…