Georgieva takes over from Largarde, becomes first IMF chief from emerging economy
Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva was confirmed on Wednesday as managing director of the International Monetary Fund, becoming the first head of the $1 trillion-asset global lender from an emerging market…
EU countries agree to new proposed “solidarity mechanism” to allocate migrants
French President Emmanuel Macron Fourteen member countries of the European Union have agreed to a new “solidarity mechanism” proposed by Germany and France to allocate migrants across the bloc,…
We are ready to work with you through all the various regulatory issues you may face – Osinbajo assures French investors
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has told French investors that Nigeria is open for business and is inviting them to take advantage of the enabling environment in the country to do business….
Notre Dame: Emmanuel Macron to Launch An Int’l Fund to Rebuild The Monument
President Emmanuel Macron, of France who cancelled a national broadcast to respond to Yellow Vest protests, said he would launch an international fund to rebuild the monument. Macron, who headed…
Macron Warns of Risk to African Sovereignty From China’s Increasing Economic Presence
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday of risks to the sovereignty of African countries from China’s increasing economic presence as he began a visit to the east of…
French Sports Store Suspends Sale of Hijab for Women Joggers Over Social Media Threat
A French sporting goods chain pulled a hijab for women joggers from its shelves after it came under fire from politicians and on social media. Originally created in Morocco at…
Buhari Receives 3 Foreign Envoys, Reassures Results of 2019 Elections will Reflect the Will of Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari says he understands the yearnings of Nigerians, assuring that all will be done to ensure that results of 2019 elections reflect the will of…
In solemn Paris Ceremony, Macron Leads Global WWI Armistice Commemorations
L-R Donald Trump, Angela Merke, Emmanuel Macron & Wife and Vladimir Putin at Armistice 2018, Commemoration Ceremony on Sunday President Emmanuel Macron led tributes to the millions of soldiers…
The full article in Financial Times where Trump allegedly called Buhari ‘Lifeless’
Africa looks for something new out of Donald Trump Donald Trump will welcome Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta to the White House on Monday for what will be only the second one-on-one…
Macron says Brexit cannot divide the EU, criticises Trump’s isolationism
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said Brexit cannot divide the EU and hit out at what he called U.S. President Donald Trump’s “aggressive” isolationism. As pressure mounts on Prime Minister…