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Emmanuel Macron

Also known as: President Emmanuel Macron · French President Emmanuel Macron · president Macron

French President who announced nuclear arsenal expansion, oil reserve discussion at G7, and peacekeeping mission for Strait of Hormuz.

2018-06-012026-10-22
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  1. October 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Macron's government is struggling with political divisions, mounting debt and a difficult battle over public spending

    Source

    “The violence has added to the pressure on Macron's government, already struggling with political divisions, mounting debt and a difficult battle over public spending.”

    Why immigrants are being blamed for France’s unrest
  3. June 2026

  4. Informanté

    Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence, describing the scenes as unacceptable

    Source

    “Macron condemned the violence, describing the scenes witnessed in Paris and other cities as unacceptable, and pledged that those responsible would face consequences.”

    Over 400 arrested after PSG title triumph
  5. May 2026

  6. The Namibian

    French President Emmanuel Macron called the violence 'unspeakable'

    Source

    “French President Emmanuel Macron called the violence "unspeakable".”

    Paris Saint Germain players celebrate amid riot recriminations

  7. The Namibian

    President Emmanuel Macron will receive PSG players at the Elysee Palace

    Source

    “Around 100 000 people are expected to gather for a parade including the players on Sunday afternoon on the Champs-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower, before being received at the Elysee Palace by President Emmanuel Macron.”

    780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France
  8. April 2026

  9. New Era

    French President Emmanuel Macron said France and Britain will work on a 'peaceful multinational mission' to restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

    Source

    “France and Britain will work on a "peaceful multinational mission" to restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz but it would be "separate from the warring parties", French President Emmanuel Macron said yesterday.”

    France, UK to work on ‘peaceful multinational mission’ for Hormuz
  10. March 2026

  11. The Namibian

    Emmanuel Macron said the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves

    Source

    “FRENCH president Emmanuel Macron yesterday said the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepare to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war.”

    G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves, Macron says

  12. The Namibian

    President Emmanuel Macron announced increase in French nuclear warheads from around 300

    Source

    “Speaking to naval officers in front of a nuclear submarine at the Ile Longue base near the port of Brest, he said the number of French nuclear warheads would be increased from their current level of around 300.”

    France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies

  13. The Namibian

    President Emmanuel Macron announced launch of new nuclear-armed submarine The Invincible in 2036

    Source

    “He announced the launch in 2036 of a new nuclear-armed submarine to be called The Invincible.”

    France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
  14. February 2026

  15. New Era

    French president Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to boost investment in strategic sectors

    Source

    “French president Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to boost investment in strategic sectors or risk being "swept aside" in the face of competition from the United States and China, in an interview published yesterday.”

    Macron urges Europe to invest in strategic sectors

  16. New Era

    Macron warned that US "threats" and "intimidation" were not over

    Source

    “The French leader warned that US "threats" and "intimidation" were not over and urged against complacency in an interview with several European publications, including France's Le Monde, English-language publications The Economist and The Financial Times, and Germany's Suddeutsche Zeitung.”

    Macron urges Europe to invest in strategic sectors
World & Region

International leaders blame immigration for France's domestic unrest

The News

Protests that began in France over school conditions and living costs have grown into nationwide unrest, with U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar blaming immigration for the violence. An African immigrant in France's security industry says blaming migrants for the disturbances is unfair and misleading, as the demonstrations are rooted in domestic grievances including education, rising living costs, and public services.

20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. International leaders blame immigration for France's domestic unrest

    Protests that began in France over school conditions and living costs have grown into nationwide unrest, with U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar blaming immigration for the violence. An African immigrant in France's security industry says blaming migrants for the disturbances is unfair and misleading, as the demonstrations are rooted in domestic grievances including education, rising living costs, and public services.

    20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Hundreds of French high schools close amid nationwide student protests

    Hundreds of high schools in France have shut as students protest over teacher shortages, overcrowding, deteriorating infrastructure and unequal access to education. The demonstrations, which began in late September, are expected to intensify during a nationwide day of protests, with authorities preparing for further clashes after more than 5,000 arrests in the past week.

    6 October 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Pogacar wins Tour de France stage six, reclaims yellow jersey

    Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the mountainous sixth stage and reclaimed the race leader's yellow jersey, now leading Jonas Vingegaard by 2min 42sec. Pogacar achieved his 23rd Tour stage victory and broke the record for fastest time up the Tourmalet.

    9 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 22 June

  1. UK Reform party threatens visa curbs over African reparations demands

    The African Union has declared 2026–2035 the Decade of Reparations and called for a global reparations fund to address colonialism and slavery; Reform UK responded by threatening visa restrictions for residents of African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, demanding European accountability.

    22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday signing

    US Vice-President JD Vance says Donald Trump may decide to release a preliminary memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran before Friday, when the deal is formally signed in Geneva. The MOU, described as "about a page and a half" and "very general," has already been electronically signed by Trump, Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 1 June

  1. Over 400 arrested in PSG title celebration unrest

    More than 200 people were injured and over 400 arrested following violent celebrations in France after Paris Saint-Germain secured its second consecutive UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout in Budapest. The unrest saw widespread vandalism, arson, and clashes with police across Paris and around 15 other French cities.

    1 June 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 31 May

  1. PSG celebration in Paris marred by riots and arrests

    Paris Saint-Germain players were welcomed home after winning their second straight Champions League title with a 4-3 penalty victory over Arsenal, but hundreds were arrested and dozens of police injured in clashes across France during the celebrations.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. PSG Champions League victory sparks clashes, deaths across France

    French authorities arrested 780 people across the country during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal, with violent clashes between mobs and police, injuries to 57 security forces and 219 other people, a death in a motorbike crash, and incidents in 71 municipalities.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Namibia reiterates call for UN Security Council reform

    Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade joined more than 40 African foreign ministers in Nairobi to reaffirm support for UN Security Council reform, including permanent African representation and abolition of the veto power. The minister described Africa's exclusion from permanent membership as a historical injustice.

    14 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 11 May

  1. Trump rejects Iran's proposal to end war

    President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, guarantees against further attacks on Iran, compensation for war damage, and emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 April

  1. French energy delegation explores Namibia's oil and gas sector

    A delegation of 20 French companies and energy firms completed a business mission across Namibia, signalling France's intent to centre energy at the core of its economic partnership with the country. The mission, organised by Evolen (a French professional association representing 250 energy companies), was accompanied by French ambassador statements emphasizing French interest in Namibia's energy sector.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Hungarian voters oust Orban, elect pro-Europe newcomer Magyar

    Peter Magyar's Tisza party won a decisive parliamentary majority with record turnout, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Magyar, a political newcomer promising to restore democratic checks and balance, pledged to put Hungary "back on track" with Europe after Orban's clash with the EU over rule-of-law and Ukraine.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. France and UK plan separate peacekeeping mission for Hormuz

    France and Britain will organize a "peaceful multinational mission" to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, separate from the warring parties, French President Emmanuel Macron announced. The UK confirmed it will not join the US naval blockade of the strait announced by Trump.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. G7 considers strategic oil reserve release amid Middle East tensions

    French President Emmanuel Macron said the G7 will discuss releasing strategic oil reserves as finance ministers prepare crisis talks on the Middle East war; three G7 countries, including the US, have already backed the proposal, which aims to stabilize soaring oil prices amid supply concerns.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. France expands nuclear arsenal, extends deterrence to eight European allies

    President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will increase its nuclear warheads from around 300, launch a new nuclear-armed submarine in 2036, and extend its "advanced deterrence" strategy to eight European countries including Germany, Poland, and the UK, allowing them to participate in nuclear exercises and host French air bases. The move, described as the most significant change in French strategic thinking since 1960, aims to complicate adversaries' calculations across the European continent while retaining sole decision-making power over nuclear weapons use with the French president.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Nvidia and Indian firms announce AI infrastructure partnerships

    US chipmaker Nvidia unveiled partnerships with Indian computing companies including L&T and Yotta at an AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with commitments to build large-scale data centre capacity to support India's development as a global AI hub. India expects over US$200 billion in AI investments over the next two years, with major players including Microsoft, Adani Group, and others pledging substantial commitments alongside discussions by world leaders on AI governance and regulation.

    19 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Macron calls Europe to invest in strategic sectors amid US competition

    French president Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to boost investment in strategic sectors—including green and digital technologies, defence, and security—or risk being "swept aside" by competition from the United States and China. He warned against complacency over US "threats" and "intimidation," advocated for simplifying the EU single market and diversifying trade partnerships, and renewed calls for common European borrowing capacity through Eurobonds, estimating the EU needs around 1.2 trillion euros annually in public and private investment.

    11 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. France's parliament backs bill banning social media for under-15s

    France's lower house voted 116-23 in favour of legislation that would ban under-15s from accessing platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok, with President Macron calling it a "major step" toward protecting children's mental health. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval, and similar restrictions are being considered in other European countries including Denmark, Greece, Spain and Ireland.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Trump backs off tariff threat after NATO talks on Greenland

    President Trump said the US has formed a "framework" for a potential deal on Greenland and the Arctic region after talks with NATO, abandoning threats to impose tariffs on European allies. Diplomatic sources indicated there was no agreement for American control of the autonomous Danish territory, though talks on mineral rights and military cooperation could continue.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Trump doubles down on Greenland acquisition, threatens tariffs on Europe

    US president Donald Trump has reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, warning "there is no going back" and threatening 10% tariffs on eight European countries and 200% tariffs on French wine if they oppose the takeover. European leaders including French president Macron and EU Commission president Von der Leyen have rejected the proposal as a violation of Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty, with Macron calling for "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality."

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 January

  1. Opinion: Paris coalition meeting yields no concrete gains for Ukraine

    An RT opinion piece argues that last week's Paris meeting of Western supporters of Ukraine produced only a non-binding declaration with no new security guarantees or American commitments, leaving Ukraine's defence strategy unchanged. The author contends that Western European ambitions have generated "information noise" rather than real leverage, while Washington maintains a pragmatic focus on financial and commercial interests.

    16 January 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 10 January

  1. Iran hospitals overwhelmed as anti-government protests persist

    Doctors at hospitals in Tehran and Shiraz told the BBC their facilities were overwhelmed with injuries as anti-government protests entered their second week, with at least 50 protesters reported killed. Iranian authorities issued coordinated warnings to protesters, while international leaders and US President Trump called for protection of the right to peaceful protest.

    10 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Ukraine's allies meet in Paris on security guarantee talks

    Key European countries and US envoys met with President Zelensky in Paris to discuss security guarantees for a potential ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine, as representatives from 35 nations, including 27 heads of state, gathered to show alignment on Ukraine's post-war settlement.

    7 January 2026 · New Era →

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