Also known as: President Emmanuel Macron · French President Emmanuel Macron · president Macron
French President who announced nuclear arsenal expansion, proposed strategic oil reserve releases, and called for European investment in strategic sectors amid US competition.
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The Namibian
Macron said France would only open an embassy to a Palestinian state when all hostages held by Hamas are released and ceasefire agreed
“He said France would only open an embassy to a Palestinian state when all the hostages being held by Hamas are released and a ceasefire had been agreed.”
Trump to address UN General Assembly after France recognises Palestinian stateThe Namibian
French President Emmanuel Macron called the Russian leader a predator and ogre at our doorstep
“French President Emmanuel Macron called the Russian leader "a predator, and an ogre at our doorstep" and expressed "the greatest doubt" that he would be willing to work towards peace.”
Proposed Ukraine land concessions are Putin's trap, EU's top diplomat tells BBCThe Namibian
French President Emmanuel Macron called Putin "a predator, and an ogre at our doorstep"
“On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron called Putin "a predator, and an ogre at our doorstep" and expressed "the greatest doubt" that the Russian president was willing to work towards peace.”
Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want to make dealThe Namibian
French President Emmanuel Macron said ceasefire in Ukraine should be next step
“German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron both said a ceasefire in Ukraine should be the next step, even though Trump had argued that it was not necessary before a more permanent solution is found.”
Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more timeThe Namibian
French President Emmanuel Macron called a reporter's question about whether the group was now a de facto G6 disrespectful
“Prime Minister Carney said he fully understood the president's decision, while French President Emmanuel Macron called one reporter's question about whether the group was now a de facto G6 "disrespectful".”
Trade, a sudden exit, Middle East conflict – five takeaways from G7The Namibian
President Emmanuel Macron promised citizenship to Gassama
“Video footage of Gassama scaling four storeys of the building with his bare hands has catapulted the young man to global fame, and earned him the promise of citizenship from president Emmanuel Macron.”
France's ‘Spiderman' joins fire brigade as citizenship awaitsThe Namibian
President Macron honoured Gassama with a medal for bravery and job offer
“On Monday he was honoured by president Macron with a medal for bravery, the promise of citizenship and the offer of a job.”
France's ‘Spiderman' joins fire brigade as citizenship awaitsMore 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →