Legacy of the French Resistance: Rival factions joined forces, ‘to promote a certain idea of France’

Legacy of the French Resistance: Rival factions joined forces, ‘to promote a certain idea of France’

When France hosts grandiose ceremonies commemorating D-Day, the heroic role of Missak Manouchian and other foreigners among French Resistance fighters in World War II is often overlooked. French President Emmanuel Macron sought to change that Wednesday by inducting Manouchian into the country's Panthéon national monument. A poet who took refuge in France after surviving the Armenian genocide, Manouchian was executed in 1944 for being a leader in the resistance to […]

February 23, 2024 19

World

France and Ukraine to sign bilateral security deal Friday

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky are due to sign a bilateral security agreement on Friday. The deal comes amid ammunition shortages in Ukraine…as its war with Russia is about to enter its third year. Toni Waterman has more from Paris.

February 16, 2024 30

World

French president sets out new policies in marathon news conference

The French president has set out new policies ranging from liberal market reforms to an overhaul of parental leave. Emmanuel Macron made the announcements in a marathon news conference on Tuesday. Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

January 17, 2024 6

World

Gabriel Attal appointed as France’s new Prime Minister

Gabriel Attal has been named France's next prime minister, as Emmanuel Macron aims to revive his presidency with a new government. He will now have the task of leading the French government into important European Parliament elections in June. Attal replaces Élisabeth Borne, who resigned after 20 months in office. He will also be the first openly gay occupant of Hôtel Matignon. He has a civil partnership with another Macron […]

January 9, 2024 117

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Oshiwambo

Omunamimvo 34 Gabriel Attal oye o prime minister ompe ya France

Gabriel Attal okuulikwa onga o prime minister ya France,sho omupresitend Emmanuel Macron ta lalakanene oku ilongekidhila noku nkondopeka oomvula dhe 3 dhaguhunina onga omupresitend. Poomvula 34,Attal okwa ningi o prime minister omugundjuka mondjokonona yongaashingeyi ya France,a landula Laurent Fabius ngoka kwali ena omimvo 37 sho kwali uulikwa ku Francois Mitterrand mo 1984. Attal okwa pingenapo Elizabeth Borne,ngoka azi miilonga uusiku womandaaha,nokwa kala mombelewa oomwedhi 20. Gabriel Attal ngoka eli ominista […]

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Sport

2024 Paris Olympic ceremony could be moved for security reasons

The opening ceremony at next year's Paris Olympics could be moved for security reasons. President Emmanuel Macron said 'everything was being done' so that the event, which is set to take place on the River Seine in Paris, will be able to go ahead as planned. Ross Cullen reports.

December 21, 2023 202

Africa

Leaders from more than a dozen African countries will gather for the G20 Compact with Africa conference

Reuters reports that leaders from more than a dozen African countries will gather in Germany over the next two days for the G20 Compact with Africa conference. The event aims to help bolster private investment in the world's poorest, but fast-growing, continent. Underscoring renewed interest in Africa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be among those attending the […]

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