Tag: Emmanuel Macron

The French meddle: How the action of the French ambassador to Ghana encourages homophobic violence against LGBT+ Ghanaians

The ongoing spectacle of intolerance in the small West African country of Ghana is no longer news. Unless you are completely unplugged from the world you know at least the…

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#YNaijaEssays: The West wants the spoils of colonialism, guilt free and served on a platter, but if Africa will progress, there has to be a reckoning

As a presidential candidate, Macron painted a striking picture of a progressive thinker on western imperialism and other sundry African issues. He termed French colonisation a “crime against humanity” suggesting…

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The New Afrika Shrine is an iconic hub | 3 takeaways from Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nigeria

It's been almost a week since the French President, Emmanuel Macron made a historic two-day official visit to Nigeria. Macron is quite the miracle worker, during his brief stay, he…

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“We are intent on doing what is right for the continent” | Ecobank MD, Charles Kie

"As a bank, we want for all Africans to have a share in prosperity: to be able to enjoy the fruits of their labour, to be successful and to realise…

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TIP of a New Dawn founder, Tabia Princewill restates commitment to youth empowerment

Tabia Princewill, founder and executive director of the youth empowerment platform, TIP of a New Dawn has restated her commitment to supporting young people across Nigeria to attain their highest…

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The Big 5: Macron makes historic visit to Fela’s Afrika shrine, Seven Policemen killed by unknown gunmen in Abuja and other stories

French President, Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari in a closed-door bilateral meeting at the Presidential Villa and pledged to increase the cooperation between Nigeria and France in…

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The Late 5: Reps summon Buhari over killings, INEC commences Melaye’s recall process, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the recall process of the senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. INEC…

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Macron has got some nerve trying to make us adopt his language of ‘freedom’

Emmanuel Macron is going to be investing millions of Euros to make the French language a stronger global rival to English at the European Union, and the number one language…

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The Late 5: 16 states embrace FG’s cattle colonies initiative, Macron says France would have voted ‘yes’ to leave the EU and other top stories

These are the top Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Four people are feared killed after suspected herdsmen attacked Kikon, a village in Numan Local Government Area, Adamawa. The herdsmen…

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Nobody explained the consequences of Brexit to the British people – Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that the problem besieging U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is that nobody explained to Britons the consequences of a Brexit vote, CNBC confirms.…

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President Macron set to strip Harvey Weinstein of prestigious French honour

In a latest development on the Harvey Weinstein sexual scandal, France President, Emmanuel Macron has requested relevant authorities to strip the disgraced movie producer of his highly coveted Légion d…

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Macron accused of displaying ‘disregard’ for French working class

French president Emmanuel Macron has been accused of treating members of the French working class with contempt. Macron, 37, stepped on the toes of staff of a threatened factory “GM&S…

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Macron shares details about his marriage to wife, Brigitte

Featuring in an interview with CNN on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron made an unusual dive into his love life. Responding to CNN's Chief International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour, the young…

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France President, Macron cuts public spending to lowest rate in 10 years

Following his promise of a renewed and transformed French economy during the campaigns, President Emmanuel Macron’s administration has planned to cut French public spending to its lowest level since the…

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Trump meets Macron for bilateral discussions in New York

As part of bilateral discussions with various world leaders as disclosed by the White House on Monday in the wake of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York,…

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Macron visits French territory of St Martin over Hurricane Irma

France President, Emmanuel Macron travelled to the Caribbean Islands on Tuesday evening in the French territory of Saint Martin amidst looting and lawlessness that sprung up from the remains of…

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Macron faces a difficult week with EU policy move

On the heels of a plummeting ratings at home, French President, Emmanuel Macron will lay out his foreign policy vision this week despite efforts of such on the international stage…

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You are arrogant and inexperienced, Poland Prime Minister blasts Macron

by Adedotun Michael Emmanuel Macron’s motive of touring some less rich Eastern European states to seek an amendment to the EU’s so-called Posted Workers Directive rule is not turning out…

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Emmanuel Macron spends €26,000 on make up in three months

by Adedotun Michael It is so unbelieving to hear that, French President, Emmanuel Macron has spent €26,000 (£24,000) on makeup in his first three months in the saddle. The alarming…

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French presidency assigns his wife, Brigitte Macron new official role

by Adedotun Michael After a failed attempt by Emmanuel Macron, the President of France to formalize the installation of his wife, Brigitte Macron, as a first lady which was contrary…

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Donald Trump, others condemn terror attack in Barcelona

U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the terror attack in Barcelona Spain that has left one person dead and thirty-two others injured. He wrote on Twitter, "The United States condemns…

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Emmanuel Macron’s popularity falls faster than any French President ever

by Adedotun Michael Emmanuel Macron, the 39-year-old former investment banker and reforms propagandist who was elected to the French presidency in May, faces widespread criticism and disapprovals on the wake…

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Macron shuns Britain, meets European leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron seems not to have found an ally in Britain. Macron in a bid to salvage his declining popularity will be travelling to some of the poorer…

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Macron risks mutiny from within

Amidst several criticisms of President Emmanuel Macron’s policies, going from labour laws to tax policies, the President now risks a greater threat to his administration as in house supporters are…

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Macron suffers defeat over proposed constitution changes

The French president, Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron have faced a public revolt over the proposed changes to the constitution which will allow a recognition of the office…

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Neymar’s transfer to PSG is good news – Macron

French President, Emmanuel Macron on Thursday described Brazilian superstar Neymar’s expected transfer to Paris Saint-Germain as "good news." “It adds attractiveness. Yes, it’s good news,” Macron told journalists as he…

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4 takeaways from Macron’s almost distasteful racist rant

"The challenge in Africa is very different, and much more profound. It is civilizational today. What are the problems in Africa? Failed states. Complex democratic transitions. Demographic transitions, which is,…

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Did you notice how Trump spun his Macron take-down?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Trump may be a brash man but he knows that Emmanuel Macron is his match. In the interview with the New York Times, the American President…

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We gained an intimate knowledge of each other | Macron speaks about Trump’s visit

by Adedotun Michael French President Emmanuel Macron hopes the charm offensive on Donald Trump and the choreographed image of a “strong” France will encourage the US president to build solid…

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Pictures of Trump, Melania, Emmanuel and Bridget Macron in Eiffel Tower dinner

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania wrapped up their day with dinner at Jules Verne restaurant for a private dinner at the Eiffel Tower in Paris with French President Emmanuel…

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