Tag: France
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First photos: Macron arrives Afrika Shrine
The President of France, Mr Emmanuel Macron, has arrived at Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s iconic Afrika Shrine in Ikeja Lagos. He arrived the entertainment hub in a casual white shirt, with sleeves rolled and was seen at the balcony, acknowledging cheers from a large crowd of Nollywood actors, actresses and entertainers. Macron after his…
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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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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…
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France builds WhatsApp rival due to surveillance risk
The French government is building its own encrypted messenger service to ease fears that foreign entities can spy on private conversations between top officials, France digital ministry said on Monday. None of the world’s major encrypted messaging apps, including Facebook’s (FB.O) WhatsApp and Telegram, a favorite of President Emmanuel Macron, are based in France, raising…
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Super Falcons full squad set for France friendly
Nigerian Super Falcons welcomed Holland-based Sophia Omodiji, Cyprus-based Ngozi Ebere as well as the home-based players invited for the team friendly match against France on Friday. The players arrived on Wednesday night to complete the squad of 18 players invited by coach Thomas Dennerby for the high-profile friendly. The Super Falcons twitter handle also revealed…
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Italy protests to France over border incident
Italy on Saturday protested to France over a incident in which French border police entered a clinic run by a non-governmental organization that cares for migrants trying to cross the Alps, the foreign ministry said. The episode angered many politicians, some of whom saw it as a violation of Italian territory. The ministry, which had…
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FIFA called to investigate racial chants against Pogba
Anti-racism campaigners has urged FIFA to investigate alleged racist abuse aimed at French player, Paul Pogba by Russian fans. A pitch-side photographer reported the incidence as monkey chants could be heard from the crowd in St. Petersburg during France’s 3-1 win over Russia. The abuse was also allegedly audible on a television broadcast after Pogba…
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IWD: France will ‘name, shame’ firms who pay women less – Macron
France will “name and shame” employers who pay women less than men, President Emmanuel Macron said in comments marking International Women’s Day on Thursday. “We are going to put in place a system that will allow us to name the businesses where the law is least respected and where checks show the greatest salary gaps,”…
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PSG forward, Neymar to have surgery on injured foot
Paris St-Germain forward Neymar will have surgery after suffering a fractured metatarsal and sprained ankle in Sunday’s Ligue 1 win over Marseille. It means the 26-year-old Brazilian will miss Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 second-leg tie against Real Madrid. PSG coach Unai Emery initially said Neymar had a “small chance” of facing Real, before Neymar’s father…
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Pichai announces Google’s AI research centre for France after meeting Macron
Following a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Google’s chief executive Sundar Pichai on Monday, the tech giant has announced it will open a research centre in Paris devoted to artificial intelligence. “The different achievements in this country, including in science, art and the academic field, make it an ideal place for the creation…