Also known as: French President Emmanuel Macron · President Macron · France's President Macron · French counterpart Emmanuel Macron · France's President Emmanuel Macron · President Emmanuel Macron · France President Emmanuel Macron · H.E Emmanuel Macron · Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Emmanuel Macron of France
French president responding to nationwide protests over cost of living and school conditions in October 2026, rejecting security minister resignation.
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The Standard
… At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, President Ruto represented Kenya at the summit not as an observer, but as an agenda-shaping partner, aligning African priorities previously articulated at the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi in May 2026.The President to …
Kenya to benefit from G7-backed financial reforms, Ruto saysThe Standard
… France, whose President Emmanuel Macron is chairing the G7, published a communique overnight that said all the leaders had agreed on key geopolitical issues.Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran, to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, "provides an historic opportunity to …
G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AIThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident Emmanuel Macron is chairing the G7 summit of world powers in France as host, but on Wednesday, his guest, US President Donald Trump, left no doubt about who he believed was in charge. …
'I'm the boss', Trump tells G7 counterpartsCitizen Digital
… The President has been invited by French President Emmanuel Macron, who is assuming the presidency of the summit of the world's seven advanced economies and democracies, to participate in the high-level meeting. …
Ruto arrives in France for G7 Summit, to push Africa's case for financial reformThe Standard
… The President has been invited by French President Emmanuel Macron, who is assuming the presidency of and hosting the summit of the world's seven advanced economies and democracies, to participate in the high-level meeting. …
Ruto arrives in France for G7 SummitCitizen Digital
… State House, in a statement on Monday, said President Ruto received a personal invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron, adding that the invite reflects Kenya's growing influence in global affairs and its role in advancing the interests of Africa and the Global South on t …
Ruto heads to France for G7 summit to push for Africa investment, AI equity reformsCitizen Digital
… As the clashes raged Sunday evening between some groups of protesters and police in several parts of Geneva, French President Emmanuel Macron, this year's summit host, arrived in Evian. …
Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in FranceThe Standard
… The protests that greeted French President Emmanuel Macron’s participation in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi were more than a passing demonstration. …
Why France's East Africa pivot faces a rough landingCitizen Digital
President Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's killing By AFP June 11, 2026 02:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France's President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he delivers a spe …
President Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's killingThe Standard
… That message took centre-stage in Nairobi during high-level discussions involving African leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit in Evian, France. …
Ruto's big financial bet could redefine Africa's economic futureThe Vannes versus Bordeaux-Begles Top 14 match, relocated to Nantes' Stade de la Beaujoire, has been postponed from Saturday to Sunday due to concerns over law enforcement availability amid widespread protests in France.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Vannes versus Bordeaux-Begles Top 14 match, relocated to Nantes' Stade de la Beaujoire, has been postponed from Saturday to Sunday due to concerns over law enforcement availability amid widespread protests in France.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French parliament's upper house passed a bill that would make protesters financially liable for damage caused during street demonstrations. Critics warn the bill could curb the right to protest.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Almost 1,000 arrests were made as hundreds of thousands protested across France on Saturday over cost of living and school conditions, with police deploying tear gas and water cannon after largely peaceful demonstrations turned to clashes in several cities.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
French authorities have imposed bans or restrictions on fresh protests following demonstrations last weekend that led to the country's worst street violence in years. President Emmanuel Macron said curfews and other security measures would be imposed, including bans on "groups without legitimacy" holding protests, and attributed the worst violence to organised ultra-left groups.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's prime minister Sebastien Lecornu is meeting with union representatives on Wednesday to discuss security and protect the freedom to demonstrate, following weekend riots that prompted curfews and arrests. More protests over rising living costs are planned for Saturday, organised by the "Yellow Vest" movement.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Riyadh on Wednesday in an unannounced trip to show solidarity with Saudi Arabia as it faces intensified attacks from Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis. The visit was also part of a Gulf tour to secure oil and diesel supplies to help lower prices in France following violent protests over soaring living costs.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nationwide protests in France over rising fuel and food prices and cost of living have exposed deep political and economic fault lines ahead of next year's presidential election, strengthening anti-establishment forces while leaving the government with limited room to respond, analysts say.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany's foreign ministry has urged its citizens to exercise caution in France and avoid demonstrations after violent protests erupted across the country over the cost of living, with more than 2,500 people arrested on Saturday when around half a million people demonstrated.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged "failures in anticipation and intelligence" following violent protests in France over the cost of living, but rejected his interior minister Nunez's resignation offer, citing the need for continued law enforcement leadership.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's interior minister acknowledged that police "lost control" during weekend nationwide protests over the cost of living that saw violence, looting, and over 2,500 arrests, while President Macron rejected his resignation and called for a security review.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
France experienced widespread damage from violent protests against the high cost of living on October 17, 2026, resulting in 1,800 arrests, a torched historic town hall, and looting across multiple streets. President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to address the nation as authorities launched investigations into the incidents.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France woke to devastated streets Sunday after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living turned violent. The unrest followed weeks of student protests and comes six months ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Major French supermarket chains E. Leclerc, Intermarche, and Cooperative U suffered a cyberattack that caused refrigerators to malfunction in hundreds of stores, forcing food disposal and raising food security concerns.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's Foreign Minister said the country will step up support for Ebola eradication efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning the virus could resurge if vigilance weakened. France allocated €13.4 million to the fight between January and July and plans to propose additional humanitarian funding during French budget discussions.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French security forces detained over 600 people on Wednesday as student protests over school conditions escalated, with 83 police and gendarmes wounded and 356 schools affected. The movement, which started in the Ile-de-France region last week over grievances including timetables, class sizes, teacher shortages, and overheated classrooms, has now spread nationwide.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK's possible return to the European Union, floating options ranging from staying as is to joining the EU's customs union, single market, or eventually full membership. The EU welcomed the shift in tone but said it is waiting to see what the UK government does next, rather than making changes based on rhetoric alone.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
A shooting attack on a bus in Homs province, central Syria, on Wednesday killed seven people and wounded four others, according to state media. The perpetrators have not yet been identified, and passengers included engineers, workers, and a Syrian Electricity Company employee.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV told French bishops on a four-day visit to France to persist in addressing clerical sex abuse, a recurring problem for the Church. A 2021 inquiry found clergy or lay Church members had abused about 330,000 minors in France over 70 years.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV will meet privately with seven victims of clerical sex abuse on Sunday during his four-day official visit to France, following an open-air mass and prayers at Lourdes. A 2021 inquiry found that clergy or lay members of the Church had abused about 330,000 people as minors in France over 70 years.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV will meet privately with seven victims of clerical sex abuse during his four-day official visit to France, as part of efforts to reform the Church following global sexual abuse scandals. A 2021 inquiry found that clergy or lay members of the Church had abused about 330,000 people as minors in France over 70 years.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery UN speech on Thursday assailing enemies and allies, including Iran, Britain, France, Turkey, and New York's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani. The address sparked widespread walkouts and jeering in the chamber as Netanyahu, facing reelection in October 27 elections, used the global platform to defend himself against ICC war crimes allegations and attack what he called "moral cowards."
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for a four-day visit, the Vatican's first state visit to the nation in 18 years. The trip will include a mass on Saturday at Place de la Concorde and visits to Lourdes and Metz, with artificial intelligence and the continent's future among the pontiff's priorities.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace proposed a $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan over six months at a UN General Assembly meeting in New York, as world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan have called for action to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super intelligence" in official communications, arguing the word "artificial" undersold the technology. The move comes as world leaders debate how to address dangers of fast-advancing AI, with Trump opposing regulation despite incidents of the technology falling out of human control and warnings from company insiders.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European nations worry Moscow could escalate the conflict and target Kyiv's supporters, with Western leaders warning of a surge in Russian covert operations across Europe that could eventually cause casualties.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French President Emmanuel Macron urged countries to recommit to international law and the UN system, warning against a resurgent "law of the jungle." In his final UN speech as president, Macron also called for a moratorium on strikes against civilian and energy targets in the Ukraine-Russia war and raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
France's finance ministry said the country's public debt will reach 119.3 percent of GDP in 2026 and 121.7 percent in 2027, its highest level since 1995, driven by a soaring deficit that exceeds EU targets.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
About 3,000 students from the University of Nairobi's Class of 2026 were conferred with degrees during the institution's 75th graduation ceremony held at the Chancellor's Court. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba urged graduates to apply critical thinking and innovation to solve societal challenges and create opportunities, while announcing government plans for full financing of students in public universities and technical institutions.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City, leading Kenya's delegation. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya's key agendas for discussion include Peace & Security, Climate Change, UN Reforms, Artificial Intelligence, and good governance.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mozilla's Firefox browser unveiled an AI assistant powered by French start-up Mistral, featuring a "Smart Window" built on open-source models. The non-profit said it will not sell personal data or use conversations to train models, with chatbot prompts and responses not saved on Mozilla servers.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →