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Macron’s Benin visit part of push for support of position in Ukraine

Officials from France, the United States, and Russia have been visiting the African continent this week in an effort to garner support from various African leaders for their stance in the Ukraine conflict. While in Benin, French President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of waging a "new type of hybrid world…

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Macron promises to revive relations with Guinea Bissau and help region battle terrorism

President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his three nation tour of West Africa in Guinea Bissau, which has just taken over the rotating presidency of regional body ECOWAS. He promised to revive bilateral relations by supporting the country's agriculture sector and pledged to continue backing West African states in their battle…

Radio France Internationale

Alito taunts critics of abortion ruling

After writing an opinion striking down Roe, Alito hits out at Boris Johnson, Justin Trudeau and Prince Harry

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Saudi prince accused of complicity in Khashoggi murder thanks Macron for 'warm reception' in Paris

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the Ukraine, energy, and problems in the Middle East. But the elephant in the room, the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, was not mentioned.

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France’s Macron talks energy with Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris

MBS’s visit to France has been controversial, with President Macron criticised by some in his country.

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Macron, Saudi crown prince pledge to 'ease effects' of Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed "to ease the effects" of the war in Ukraine during talks in Paris, the Élysée Palace said Friday. Macron came under fire from rights groups for hosting the Saudi leader, who has been accused of being behind the…

France 24

Macron Seeks Solutions to 4 Files with Saudi Crown Prince

The visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris, comes at the official invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, and carries a common will to push partnership to broader horizons. Since Emmanuel Macron’s accession to the presidency in the spring of 2017, he has shown great interest in…

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France's Macron: underlined importance of diversifying energy supplies in talks with Saudi Crown Prince

French President Emmanuel Macron underlined the importance of having a diverse source of energy supplies during his talks this week with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said a statement from Macron's Elysee office on Friday.

Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince, Macron Discuss Energy, Iran Nuclear Deal, Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a working dinner at the Elysée Palace on Thursday, during which they discussed bilateral relations and areas of existing partnership. They also touched on opportunities for developing cooperation and reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East and…

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Ball in Iran's court to save nuclear deal - French presidency

There is still time to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but the ball remains in Tehran's court, a French presidency official said on Thursday, ahead of talks between Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Reuters

Macron hosts Saudi prince despite outrage by rights groups, Khashoggi fiancée

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris on Thursday, defying criticism that the invitation is inappropriate barely four years after the murder by Saudi agents of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi's fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, has told the French leader she is "shocked and…

Radio France Internationale

Benin marks Macron visit by releasing 30 jailed opposition politicians

This week's visit to Benin by French President Emmanuel Macron was marked by the release of 30 opposition figures, imprisoned during the April 2021 election campaign. Macron's host, President Patrice Talon, comfortably won that election, from which the vast majority of opposition candidates were barred.

Radio France Internationale

Macron hosts Saudi crown prince with oil, Iran and rights on agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Thursday, part of increased Western efforts to court the major oil-producing state amid the war in Ukraine and faltering talks to revive a nuclear deal with Iran.

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Rights groups hit out at Macron decision to host Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi crown prince accused of complicity in murder of Jamal Khashoggi is welcomed in Paris

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Russia and the West are vying for influence in Africa and Ukraine is a big reason why

Russia's foreign minister and France's president are visiting this week along with visits by U.S. officials in what some say is the most intense competition for influence there since the Cold War.

The Independent UK

Macron boosting Saudi prince's standing with dinner invite

French President Emmanuel Macron is planning to welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to his presidential palace and offer him dinner, marking another step in the Saudi leader’s diplomatic rehabilitation less than four years after the killing of writer and critic Jamal Khashoggi

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Paris Seeks to Consolidate Cooperation with Riyadh in Various Fields

The Elysee Palace is expected to host an important meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday. The Crown Prince’s visit to Paris - the second leg of his European tour - comes amid major international developments, mainly the Russian war on Ukraine…

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France 24

A 'new Cold War' as Russia, France, US compete for influence in Africa

Russian, French and American leaders are crisscrossing Africa to win support for their positions on the war in Ukraine, waging what some say is the most intense competition for influence on the continent since the Cold War.

France 24

Macron calls Russia 'one of the last imperial colonial powers' on Africa visit

French President Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to Benin Wednesday, branded Russia "one of the last imperial colonial powers" for its invasion of Ukraine.

France 24

Macron hosts Saudi crown prince despite outrage over Khashoggi murder

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks in Paris on Thursday, defying criticism that the invitation is deeply inappropriate barely four years after the murder by Saudi agents of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The Independent UK

France pledges more security, education support to Benin

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged security cooperation and support to Benin as it fights rising threats of extremism

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia ‘One of Last Imperial Colonial Powers,’ Says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to Benin Wednesday, branded Russia "one of the last imperial colonial powers" for its invasion of Ukraine. "Russia launched an offensive against Ukraine. It's a territorial war, the likes of which we thought had disappeared from European soil.

France 24

Benin authorities, traditional leaders seek return of more stolen artworks from France

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Benin on Wednesday some eight months after France returned 26 works of art seized by colonial soldiers in Benin in 1892. Thousands of other looted artworks remain in France, and traditional leaders and government authorities in Benin are hopeful that the return of the 26…

France 24

Macron pledges French support in Benin for security, culture and education

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to support Benin by investing in security, education and a new French cultural centre in a joint press conference with Benin’s President Patrice Talon in Cotonou on Wednesday. Macron’s visit to the west African nation comes after French opposition lawmakers warned of an “alarming” increase…

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