Our partnership is rooted in mutual respect and shared values
By Bola Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron In the present era, international relations are often framed as if there were only two possible outcomes for States: to dominate, or…
At least 12 migrants dead after vessel capsizes in Channel
September 4, 2024 At least 12 migrants died on Tuesday after their boat capsized on its way across the Channel to Britain, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said, adding that…
Macron appoints Aig-Imoukhuede President of France Nigeria Business Council
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede having a handshake and a tête-à-tête with President Macron at the Council’s meeting with the President, and Gilbert Chagoury looking on. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the Chairman of Access…
In a first, pope to have day of private meetings with world leaders in Dubai
November 9, 2023 Pope Francis will have nearly an entire day of bilateral meetings with world leaders attending the COP28 climate conference in Dubai next month, according to a programme…
France to pull 1,500 troops out of Niger following coup
September 25, 2023 France will pull its soldiers out of Niger following a July coup in the West African country, President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday, dealing a huge blow…
French ambassador in Niger being held hostage by junta – Macron
September 15, 2023 France’s ambassador in Niger is being held hostage at the French embassy by the military junta which has seized power in the West African nation, President Emmanuel…
Macron says French ambassador will stay in Niger, despite pressure from junta to leave
August 28, 2023 France’s ambassador to Niger will stay in the country despite pressure to leave from leaders of a recent coup, President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech to…
Niger junta says France planning strikes to free ousted president
July 31, 2023 The Niger military junta that seized power last week and ousted democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum said on Monday the toppled government had authorised France to carry…
World leaders pledge billions to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria on UN sidelines
September 22, 2022 The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria on Wednesday hit $14.25 billion in pledges as world leaders seek to end the deadly Fight disease after…
MTN appoints ex-President Macron aide to lead digital platforms unit
Africa-focused MTN Group unveiled Christian Bombrun as CEO of its digital platforms unit, taking over from the division’s CFO Minnie Harris who had been covering the role on an interim…