Tag: French President
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French President Macron defends possible trip to Qatar for World Cup
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended himself against criticism of his possible visit to Qatar for the World Cup if the France team reaches the semi-finals or final. “I don’t think you have to politicise sports,” Macron said on Thursday during a trip to Bangkok. “You have to ask these questions when you award the…
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French President tests positive for COVID, now in isolation
French President Emmanuel Macron has joined the league of presidents and prime ministers who contracted the COVID-19. He is now self-isolating. The 42-year-old will continue to run the country via video conferencing, the Elysee Palace said. Other leaders who had caught the bug, include the outgoing US president, Donald Trump, who initially described the virus…
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French President, Emmanuel Macron to address joint session of National Assembly in July
President Emmanuel Macron of France is billed to visit Nigeria in early July and will seek to address the joint session of the National Assembly, Ambassador of France to Nigeria Mr. Denys Gauer, has said. Speaking when he paid a visit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon Yakubu Dogara, at the National…