Tag: emmanuel macron
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Macron announces cabinet reshuffle in bid to regain momentum
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a successor to the post as part of a wider government reshuffle, two weeks after the resignation of French interior minister Gerard Collomb. “Collomb’s successor will be the leader of La Republique en Marche (LREM), Christophe Castaner,’’ the Elysee Palace announced on Tuesday. Macron and French Prime Minister Edouard…
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French parliament approves ban on phones in schools
The French parliament has approved a far-reaching ban on mobile phones in schools, radio broadcaster Franceinfo reported on Monday following the result of the vote in the National Assembly. The law fundamentally bans the use of mobile phones in all preschools and primary schools, as well as middle school. The move had been a campaign…
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Macron fires bodyguard filmed beating protester; opponents say too late
President Emmanuel Macron fired the head of his personal security detail on Friday but faced criticism for failing to act sooner, after video was released showing the bodyguard posing as a police officer and beating a protester while off duty in May. Alexandre Benalla was initially given just a 15-day suspension for the incident, which…
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President Macron’s aide put on 2 weeks compulsory leave
An aide to President Emmanuel Macron was put on two weeks compulsory leave after he was seen hitting a street protester in demonstrations in Paris in May, the French president’s spokesman said on Thursday, a decision deemed too soft by opposition leaders. Labour unions hold demonstrations every year on May Day in France, which often…
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Fela Kuti’s memories flood Twitter following French president’s visit to New Afrika Shrine
Some Nigerians have taken to twitter to share fond memories of Afrobeat legend, late Fela Anikulapo, Kuti following the historic visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to the New Afrika Shrine. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the excited fans, who shared notes on Fela’s musical prowess, appreciated his relevance and international repute,…
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Organise yourselves, fix your problems! Macron blasts African leaders
French President, Emmanuel Macron, on Tuesday, at a press conference after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, challenged African leaders to study their continent’s problems and fix it once and for all rather than depending on foreign nations to do it for them. He noted specifically that France would not be the one to completely…
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Buhari holds talks with French leader, Macron today
President Muhammadu Buhari, who returned to Abuja last night from AU Summit in Mauritania, is billed to hold bilateral talks with President Emmanuel Macron of France at presidential villa, Abuja, today at 4.00p.m. The French leader would discuss issues bordering on security and terrorism with President Buhari. Macron had on Monday in Nouakchott during the…
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Emmanuel Macron visits Lagos; state announces traffic diversion
Ahead of the historic visit of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Lagos, the State Government on Sunday announced that there would be traffic diversion and restricted movement. TheNewsGuru reports that the traffic diversion and restricted movement will hold from 12 noon to 12 midnight on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 around the Alausa, African…
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Anti-Macron protests to be held in Paris
Critics of French President Emmanuel Macron and his politics plan to hold demonstrations on Saturday in Paris, including a protest picnic and a march through the city centre, ahead of the first anniversary of Macron’s election. Several thousand people have already indicated on the protest action’s Facebook page that they intend to attend the demos,…
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French president calls for European funding for towns hosting refugees
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday called for a European programme to fund local authorities that house and integrate refugees. In a speech to the European Parliament, Macron lauded European integration as the only way to regain sovereignty faced with global challenges such as migration, climate change, the growing digital economy, and the growth of…