Frexit: Why Ivory Coast is joining African campaign to expel French troops Ivory Coast is the sixth in a growing list of African nations cutting military ties with former colonial power France. Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2025
Emmanuel Macron was the great liberal hope for France and Europe. How did it all go so wrong? The French president’s failures offer an object lesson in what happens when liberalism is stripped of its morality and values, writes journalist Oliver Haynes The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2025
Macron joins world leaders in condemnation of New Orleans truck attack Global condemnation has followed a suspected terror attack in New Orleans, where a pickup truck ploughed into a crowd celebrating the New Year, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. Radio France Internationale · Jan 2, 2025
Macron admits snap elections created more instability for France In a traditional New Year's Eve address, French President Emmanuel Macron admitted that his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June had brought more political instability to France rather than "solutions for the French people" – acknowledging that the high-stakes move had led to months of political deadlock. Radio France Internationale · Jan 1, 2025
2024: The French president's annus horribilis It’s been a busy year for President Emmanuel Macron: the world watched him preside over the Paris Olympics, D-Day commemorations and the reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral. But on the domestic front it’s been a veritable "annus horribilis" – marked by political turmoil, loss of influence and all-time low popularity. Radio France Internationale · Dec 31, 2024
France's political crisis delays announcement of new year's Legion of Honour list France's recent political turmoil has delayed the customary New Year's Day announcement of Legion of Honour recipients for 2025, as the country has not had a functioning council of ministers, which is key to the selection process for the award. Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2024
France joins world in paying tribute to former US president Jimmy Carter French President Emmanuel Macron joined world leaders to pay tribute to former United States president Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, aged 100. Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2024
The Guardian view on Europe’s Franco-German engine: in need of a reboot Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today, Today, why Europe’s key alliance faces a troubling year amid political turmoil The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024
France sends top ministers to assess cyclone damage in Mayotte Prime Minister François Bayrou and two senior ministers will travel to Mayotte on Sunday to assess the devastating impact of Cyclone Chido, which struck the French Indian Ocean territory on 14 December. Radio France Internationale · Dec 27, 2024
Argentina’s PM Javier Milei says ‘long live freedom damnit’ as world leaders share Christmas messages With politicians facing wars, or their own political battles at home, The Independent looks around the world at what leaders from across the globe have said this Christmas The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024
Le Pen Says Days Of New French Govt Numbered Le Pen, 56, spoke a day after President Emmanuel Macron named a new government under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis. Latin Times · Dec 25, 2024
Christmas masses take place at Notre Dame cathedral for first time since fire Thousands of worshippers are expected to celebrate Christmas Day masses at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris as part of the celebrations hailing its restoration just over five years after fire nearly destroyed the 12th century monument. Radio France Internationale · Dec 24, 2024
New Caledonia government falls, headache for Manual Valls The first New Caledonian government led by a pro-independence leader has fallen after the resignation of members from the loyalist Caledonia Together movement on Tuesday, against the backdrop of an economic and social crisis exacerbated by recent riots. Radio France Internationale · Dec 24, 2024
Le Pen Says Days Of New French Govt Numbered Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that the days of France's new government are already numbered, predicting an early presidential election in a few months. International Business Times · Dec 24, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024 French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right
International Business Times · Dec 23, 2024 France's Macron Announces Fourth Government Of The Year French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government Monday evening, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis.
International Business Times · Dec 23, 2024 France's Second Woman Premier Makes Surprise Frontline Return Elisabeth Borne, only the second woman to serve as French prime minister, is making a surprise return to frontline politics as education minister less than a year after losing a job that she never wished to relinquish.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2024 France's Prime Minister Bayrou names new cabinet France's Prime minister François Bayrou unveiled his top ministers on Monday night after protracted talks with party chiefs across the political spectrum.
Top News · Dec 23, 2024 France Announces New Government To Address Budget Challenges France's new government, led by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, tackles budget challenges and political instability with a diverse team.
Top News · Dec 23, 2024 France Mourns Cyclone Chido Victims In Mayotte France mourns victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, with devastating impact on the island. President Macron expresses solidarity. International community of...
International Business Times · Dec 23, 2024 Clock Ticks Down On France Government Nomination The clock ticked Monday for French President Emmanuel Macron to appoint the fourth government in a year marked by a deepening political crisis.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2024 Day of mourning in France for Mayotte destroyed by cyclone In its first day of national mourning declared for a climate-related disaster, France will pay its respects to those in the overseas territory Mayotte killed by Tropical Cyclone Chido which swept through the island last week destroying everything in its path.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024 Destructive Cyclone Chido unearths tensions between locals and migrants in France's Mayotte Cyclone Chido not only ravaged Mayotte’s fragile infrastructure but also laid bare deep-seated tensions between the island’s residents and its large migrant population
Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2024 Macron returns to political uncertainty after Mayotte, East Africa visit President Emmanuel Macron returned to Paris on Sunday after a visit to cyclone-devastated Mayotte and East Africa, as France remains in political deadlock, awaiting the appointment of a new government.
International Business Times · Dec 22, 2024 France Awaits Appointment Of New Government President Emmanuel Macron returned to Paris on Sunday after a visit to cyclone-devastated Mayotte and East Africa, as a France racked by political deadlock awaited the appointment of a new government.