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Choice of francophone chief makes waves in Africa
For some African commentators, the decision is a stitch-up between French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame that does little for France's reputation or the OIF's mission.
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France's President Macron tells French to stop moaning
Marcon's comments came a week after the government unveiled billions of euros in tax relief for businesses and households, alongside more budget cuts.
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World leaders gather to breathe new life into Paris accord
The ‘One Planet Summit’, launched last year by French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to accelerate the implementation of the 2015 pact.
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Macron at UN rebukes Trump's 'law of the strongest'
French President Emmanuel Macron did not refer to the US president by name but his address to the UN General Assembly outlined positions that were polar opposites to Trump's world view.
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Team Macron challenges French Senate over bodyguard hearing
Alexandre Benalla is under criminal investigation after he was filmed beating a protester while wearing a riot helmet and police tags.
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French President Macron's popularity slumps to record low in poll
Macron’s popularity is low in most polls but the YouGov survey pegged it worse than others and indicated poor ratings across the political spectrum.
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[OPINION] There’s a new player in modern scramble for Africa
Having infamously scrambled for the continent 120 years ago, Western leaders are today seeking to dance here, writes Jean-Jacques Cornish.
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Popular French environment minister quits in blow to Macron
Nicolas Hulot was among Macron’s first ministerial appointments following his May 2017 election victory.
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[WATCH] French President under pressure after protest video
Emmanuel Macron's popularity is at an all-time low as a judicial inquiry opened into the behaviour of two of his former bodyguards.
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French fans give hero's welcome to ‘Les Bleus’ World Cup champions
The victory has helped foster a sense of national unity, with commentators playing up the fact the squad includes many with central and north African heritage.
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France is bringing back national service
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined a two-part scheme that would see all young people in France taking part.
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Under pressure from populists, EU doubles down on curbing migration
At stake is EU members’ unity and trust in each other, as well as the bloc’s Schengen zone of control-free travel.
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Italy summons French envoy as migration row escalates
This after French President Emmanuel Macron said Rome had acted with 'cynicism and irresponsibility' by closing its ports to migrants.
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France's Macron vows to invest nearly R1bn in African technology
French president Emmanuel Macron made the announcement to chief executives of the world biggest technology firms at the technology for good summit in Paris.
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EU firms will make their own call on Iran business - Macron
The EU wants to salvage the Iran nuclear deal, which offers the Islamic Republic relief from economic sanctions in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme and Europe sees as an important element of international security.
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G7 backs US, British, French efforts to curb Syrian chemical weapon capability
Russian officials have said that the inspectors were unable to reach Douma because they had not been cleared by the United Nations.
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3 die in French shooting and hostage-taking, attacker killed
Police later stormed the supermarket in the small town of Trebes and the attacker was killed, Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said.
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After hesitancy, France backs Britain over Russian role in attack
France initially hesitated in fully backing Britain’s position that Russia was to blame for a nerve agent attack on a former spy living in England.
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Trump tweets about call with China's President Xi on North Korea
Donald Trump also spoke by phone on Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron about North Korea and new American tariffs on some metals.
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New British party inspired by France's Macron seeks to overturn Brexit
The Renew party said it would seek to stoke debate on Brexit and accused Britain’s main parties of losing touch with voters who feel abandoned by the elite.
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Macron calls for global compact to harness globalisation
Emmanuel Macron did not mention Donald Trump by name but joked that the heavy snowfall might lead some people to question climate change.
