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France to unveil new economic, military strategy in Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron will unveil France’s economic and military strategy in Africa in the coming years

The Independent UK

Macron to outline revamped Africa strategy ahead of four-nation tour

President Emmanuel Macron is to lay out on Monday France's revamped political and military strategy for Africa, two days ahead of a tour of central African countries, as Paris seeks to counter growing Chinese and Russian influence in the region.

Radio France Internationale

France must demonstrate 'profound humility' toward Africa, Macron says ahead of four-nation trip

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday outlined France's new strategy for Africa, where anti-French sentiment runs high in some of its former colonies. Ahead of a visit to Gabon, Angola, Congo-Brazzaville and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Macron said that France needs to demonstrate a "profound humility" in Africa.

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Macron flies to Africa to counter waning French influence

French President Emmanuel Macron will fly to Africa this week in a bid to counter Russian efforts to dislodge France from the continent, after Paris suffered a series of military and political setbacks in its former sphere of influence.

Reuters

What comes next in France’s fight over pension reform?

French unions have vowed to bring France to a standstill in a new round of strikes on 7 March, as they continue to battle President Emmanuel Macron’s contested reforms to the pension system. It is the sixth day of strikes and protests since the year began, and promises to be…

Radio France Internationale

Macron to visit China, seek Xi’s help to end Russia-Ukraine war

French president’s announcement comes after China published a 12-point position paper calling for a truce in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Macron defends contested pension plan at French farm fair

French President Emmanuel Macron has sought to defend his unpopular pension plan in an effort to show that he hears concerns of farmers and other ordinary citizens

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Zelenskyy Seeks More Sanctions, Fighting Grinds On

Fighting is grinding on in Ukraine after the country marked the anniversary of Russia's invasion, with Ukrainian authorities on Saturday reporting dozens of new Russian strikes and attacks on cities in the east and south. After a somber and defiant day of commemorations on Friday and a marathon news conference,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron to visit China, calls on Beijing to pressure Putin on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said he would visit China in early April and called on Beijing to "help us pressure Russia" to end the war in Ukraine.

France 24

France’s Macron Says He Will Visit China in April

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday he will visit China in early April, in part to seek Chinese help with ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine. China called for a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine on Friday and has put forward a 12-point peace plan. "The fact that China engages in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France's Macron says he will visit China in April

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday he will visit China in early April, in part to seek Chinese help with ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Macron to visit China in early April, calls for Beijing pressure on Moscow

The French leader Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said he will visit China in early April. The president called on Beijing to help the countries in the western alliance put pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

For years, Putin didn’t invade Ukraine. What made him finally snap in 2022?

This war is Russia’s fault. But European nations rebuffing Russia during the noughties did not help, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Guardian - UK

Western leaders slam Russia on first anniversary of Ukraine war

Ukraine’s allies promise to stand with Kyiv as the conflict enters a second year, while China treads a careful line.

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The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

Al Jazeera

Is Europe really united in backing Ukraine and isolating Russia?

Europe has shown solidarity with Zelenskyy’s forces, but beneath the surface, divisions persist, say analysts.

The Times of India

10 most notable gifts Joe Biden received as US President in 2021

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden received more than $46,000 in gifts from foreign leaders in his first year in office, according to an annual report from the US State Department’s chief protocol officer.

Bangkok Post

International law must prevail in Ukraine war

Just before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which falls tomorrow France's President Emmanuel Macron declared that he wanted to see Russia "defeated, but not crushed". That is a very fine distinction, but an important one.

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After the Ukraine war, what comes next? NATO allies don't agree

The military alliance is publicly committed to preserving Ukraine's independence. But discussions on how to reach that goal are quietly contentious.

The News Lens

Wang Yi’s Fruitless Diplomacy in Europe

Wang’s chances of reinvigorating relations with Europe appear fruitless due to both the atmospherics surrounding his tour and Beijing’s inability (or unwillingness) to see how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped European security perceptions

Radio France Internationale

Macron breaks silence on pension reform, says French people should work longer

Since the introduction of his government’s pension reform, French President Emmanuel Macron has kept to himself, until this week, when he emerged from his silence, urging people to accept the need to work longer and focus their attention on improving the quality of work while they are active.

The Independent UK

Macron champions pension plan as key to French economy

French President Emmanuel Macron is advocating for his contested plan to increase the pension eligibility age

France 24

US Supreme Court hears arguments on 'liability' of internet platforms

The nine US Supreme Court justices will hear arguments in two cases opposing individuals to large internet platforms this week. In both of them, the plaintiffs are the families of terror attack victims, who argue that internet giants should be held responsible for the content on their platforms. FRANCE 24's…

Reuters

France's Macron wants a new gesture on diesel prices to help citizens with inflation

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he was in favour of a new gesture on diesel prices, potentially a discount, to help customers grappling with inflation.

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

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