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September 16, 2023 9:52 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron says Ambassador Sylvain Itte along with diplomatic staff held hostage in Niger

French President Emmanuel Macron says Ambassador Sylvain Itte along with the diplomatic staff is being held hostage at the French embassy in Niger, by the ruling military junta. President Macron added that food delivery is also being prevented and the staff is surviving on military ration. In a recent coup that happened in July this year, overturning the democratic government of Niger, the military took control of the country. Since then, the military rulers, also known as the military ...

July 21, 2023 11:36 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffles cabinet for domestic sectors

French President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled his cabinet for domestic sectors such as education, housing, and urban affairs, as his administration began its reaction to the country's three week old unrest. The reshuffle came in the second term of President Macron who has been facing an internal crisis over pension reforms and five days of rioting after the police shot of an Algerian and Moroccan teenager during a traffic check. The government will present its budget for 2024 and...

July 14, 2023 10:00 PM

PM Modi addresses press meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysse Palace in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysse Palace in Paris. Addressing press meet with Mr Macron, Mr. Modi said, Bastille Day is considered a symbol of values like liberty, equality and fraternity in the world. He said, these values are also the main basis of the relationship between the two democratic countries. The Prime Minister said, India and France are celebrating 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership. He said, on the strong foundation of the ...

July 3, 2023 9:26 PM

France: Situation improves after 5 days of violent protests

In France, the situation appears to be improving, after five days of violent protests. The violence erupted after the shooting of a teenager during a police traffic stop. French Interior Ministry said, more than 150 people were arrested on Sunday night, compared with more than 700 the night before. French media had reported more than 1,300 arrests made by the police on Friday night. Meanwhile, Mayors have called for people to rally outside town halls today to protest the violen...