President Emmanuel Macron Archives

France and Gabon Sign Strategic Agreements to Deepen Economic and Security Ties

France and Gabon have signed three strategic cooperation agreements during President Brice Oligui Nguema's state visit to Paris, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing Gabon's industrialization…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Questions Grow Over President Paul Biya’s Prolonged Absence from Cameroon

Growing uncertainty surrounds the prolonged absence of Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who has been outside the country for more than six weeks, fueling speculation about his health and raising fresh…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

ANN Central Africa

Gabon President Oligui Ngema Begins France Visit

Gabonese President Brice Oligui Ngema began a state visit to France on Monday, where talks with French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to focus on economic cooperation, security ties and…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Macron Pushes for Greater French Investment in Africa at Kenya’s Africa-Forward Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased investment in Africa as he co-hosted the Africa-Forward Summit in Nairobi alongside Kenyan President William Ruto, signaling a renewed French strategy focused…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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France Pledges Stronger Security Cooperation with Nigeria

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will deepen its security partnership with Nigeria after a direct request from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The commitment comes as Nigeria faces…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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Algeria Grants Humanitarian Pardon to French-Algerian Novelist Boualem Sansal

Algeria has granted a humanitarian pardon to renowned French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, releasing the 76-year-old writer on Wednesday after a year-long imprisonment that drew widespread international condemnation. Sansal had been…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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African Leaders Join Macron at Paris Peace Forum Focused on New Global Coalitions

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to the Élysée Palace for the opening of the 8th annual Paris Peace Forum, a two-day gathering aimed at building new…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Eastern Africa

Rajoelina Meets Macron in Paris Over Disputed Indian Ocean Islands

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina arrived in Paris to hold high-stakes talks with French President Emmanuel Macron over the long-contested Scattered Islands—five tiny islets in the Indian Ocean that have been…

Africa News Now June 30, 2025

ANN West Africa

Niger’s President Accuses France and Allies of Covert War Against Sahel Confederation

Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani has accused France and other Western powers of orchestrating a covert campaign to destabilise the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) — a military alliance comprising Niger,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025