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Award-winning Guinean actor granted visa to remain in France
Star of Cannes winning film ‘Souleymane’s Story’, Abou Sangaré has been granted a one year visa to work in France.…
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Thousands gather to celebrate death of French far-right figure
Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was a polarising figure, with some on the…
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French PM Bayrou appoints new government to end political deadlock
Newly appointed French Prime Minister François Bayrou formed the country’s fourth government in less than a year, with a key…
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France’s new PM François Bayrou meets party leaders to form government
This article was originally published in French The newly appointed prime minister, François Bayrou, begins talks with political leaders to bring…
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French political crisis: What’s next for the new PM François Bayrou?
The mayor of the southwestern town of Pau and leader of the centrist MoDem party will have the difficult task…
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Macron seeks new PM as special budget bill is introduced to avoid government ‘shutdown’
Outgoing French PM Michel Barnier’s cabinet held its last meeting Wednesday, proposing a “special bill” to maintain government operations into…
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Macron meets with Socialists as French president seeks new PM
Macron is set to choose a new prime minister after the government lost a no-confidence vote this week. ADVERTISEMENT After…
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Emmanuel Macron takes stock of a nightmarish 2024
The French president has endured a disastrous year, with his efforts to stave off multiple crises blowing up in his…
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France’s Macron to appoint new PM ‘in coming days’ and vows to stay on
Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation after lawmakers voted to oust the government this week. ADVERTISEMENT French President Emmanuel Macron has…
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European markets open with gains after French government’s collapse
The French stock markets showed no immediate reaction to the political turmoil in the country. ADVERTISEMENT The euro was little…
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