France Pledges Stronger Support for Nigeria Amid Rising Terror Attacks
France has announced plans to strengthen its security partnership with Nigeria as the country continues to grapple with persistent terrorist violence, particularly across its northern regions. The commitment was disclosed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who posted on X on Sunday that he had held direct discussions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about Nigeria’s worsening […]
Colonel Randrianirina Sworn in as Madagascar’s President
Madagascar’s Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the country’s new president, days after leading a military mutiny that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee the capital. The 51-year-old army commander, known for his long-standing opposition to Rajoelina, took the presidential oath at a ceremony held on Friday at the Constitutional Court in […]
France’s Political Drama Deepens as Macron Reappoints Resigned Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after accepting his resignation following the abrupt collapse of his short-lived government. “The President of the Republic has named Mr Sébastien Lecornu Prime Minister and charged him with forming a government,” the French presidency announced in a statement on Friday. Lecornu, who […]
Macron Urged to Resign as France’s Political Crisis Deepens
Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has called on President Emmanuel Macron to resign, in a dramatic intervention that has intensified France’s escalating political crisis. Philippe, who served as Macron’s prime minister from 2017 to 2020 and now leads an allied party, made the surprise statement on Tuesday amid rising frustration within the president’s camp. […]
French PM Resigns Weeks After Appointment
France’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned just 26 days after taking office, in a shock move that plunged the country further into political crisis. The government confirmed his resignation on Monday after he met President Emmanuel Macron for an hour at the Élysée Palace. The shock announcement came less than a day […]
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan Makes History, Emerges First Africa to Secure U.N Top Job
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting The former President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan, has again made history as the United States, France, the UK, China, Russia, and the United Nations have collectively appointed him as the U.N. Global Crisis Envoy. This position mirrors the prestigious role once held by Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the […]
European Leaders Urge Iran to Resume Nuclear Talks After US Strikes
The leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have jointly called on Iran to return to the negotiating table following overnight US airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. The European powers emphasized the importance of diplomacy and urged Iran to engage in renewed negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement addressing all concerns related to its nuclear […]
Macron Asks Russia to Accept 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposal in Ukraine, following a meeting between US and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Macron said that Russia’s delaying tactics and aggression in Ukraine must end, stressing that “the atrocities must stop.” In a post on his X account, Macron […]
Pogba Sets Sight On Return to European Football as Suspension Ends
After a long period of anxiety and uncertainty, Paul Pogba finally sees light at the end of the tunnel. This Tuesday, March 11, marks the end of the suspension imposed on the French midfielder after testing positive for testosterone in September 2023. Initially, Pogba was sentenced to a heavy four-year suspension, a decision that […]
France’s Electoral Shock: Systemic Rigging or Strategic Victory
By Toba Owojaiye (Deputy Editor) In the span of just a few weeks, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) went from a historic landslide in the European Union (EU) elections to a surprising third-place finish in France’s parliamentary elections. The contrast is so stark that it has left observers questioning the integrity of the process, […]