France

Macron allies warn: Victory not yet certain

Apr 21, 2022 03:15

Some of French President Emmanuel Macron’s allies have said voters still need convincing that his policies are best for them ahead of the presidential runoff.
New EU Anti-fraud report accuses Marine Le Pen of embezzling European Parliament public funds

Apr 17, 2022 04:01

Far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen along with figures close to her has been accused of embezzling about 600,000 Euros in European public funds during their membership in the European Parliament.
Macron 27.85%, Le Pen 23.15%: Final results of France’s first-round election

Apr 12, 2022 01:27

The final results of the first round of France’s very tightly fought presidential election show that incumbent President Emmanuel Macron has won 27.85 percent of the votes while far-right veteran Marine Le Pen secured 23.15 percent, as the pair prepares for a run-off.
Polls open in France's presidential elections amid voter apathy

Apr 10, 2022 03:57

Voters in France have begun casting their ballots for the first round of presidential election, a runoff rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Muslims in France concerned about rising Islamophobia

Apr 05, 2022 11:52

France is set to hold presidential election on April 10th. But Islamophobia is on the rise as French presidential election nears. Far-right views have permeated public discourse on the Muslim community.
'Killer French State': Protesters in Corsica clash with police over murdered leader

Apr 04, 2022 10:57

A protest rally by supporters of Corsican nationalist Yvan Colonna murdered in a prison in southern France last month has turned violent.
40% undecided rate makes French vote unpredictable

Mar 30, 2022 06:14

France’s presidential campaign is officially underway, but many are warning that an election campaign which has been unlike any other could produce totally unexpected results.
Macron’s rivals rally supporters as presidential election inches closer

Mar 28, 2022 07:42

Candidates in France’s upcoming presidential vote are making all-out efforts to make their presence felt, with polls suggesting that Emmanuel Macron is most likely to win re-election.
Burkina Faso rally held against French military cooperation

Mar 28, 2022 04:00

A coalition of Burkina Faso civil society organisations, composed of more than 72 members, holds a rally to call for the termination of military cooperation with France.
France opens inquiry into torture by Interpol’s Emirati head

Mar 25, 2022 06:03

Anti-terror prosecutors in France have initiated a preliminary inquiry into torture and acts of barbarism allegedly committed by Emirati general Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi, who currently heads the Interpol.