Militancy: I want W/A leaders to clarify, formalise their demands regarding France, the international community – Macron
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday demanded West African leaders dismiss growing anti-French sentiment across the region if they wanted France’s military to continue its operations against Islamist militants. France, the…
France to incorporate more European allies into Mali operations, train, equip local troops
Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the military to review its operations against Islamist militants in West Africa and pressed his allies to do more after 13…
As France mourns 13 soldiers, top general says total victory over insurgents in W/Africa impossible
France will never secure total victory over Islamist insurgents in West Africa, its top general said on Wednesday, after 13 soldiers died in a helicopter crash during a combat mission…
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…