PARIS | Xinhua | Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been informed that he will begin serving his prison sentence on Oct. 21, following his conviction in the case concerning alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, French media reported Monday. Sarkozy was notified of the conditions of his …
Read More »France forms new government
PARIS, FRANCE | TASS | French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has formed the country’s new government, the BFMTV television channel reported, citing the Elysee Palace. Jean-Noel Barrot remaining as foreign minister will continue as foreign minister. Former labor minister Catherine Vautrin has been appointed minister of the armed forces. The interior ministry …
Read More »Embassy showcases Uganda’s tourism opportunities at French tourism show in Paris
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Embassy in Paris, France, is participating at the 47th International & French Tourism Market Expo which is taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris. The Embassy is leading Team Uganda, which includes major tour operators based in Uganda and France. …
Read More »Why are more European countries recognizing Palestine?
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | Five more European countries announced their recognition of the State of Palestine on Monday, during the high-level session of the 80th United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Here is what you need to know about the latest developments. WHO HAS NEWLY RECOGNIZED PALESTINE? France, which co-chaired …
Read More »France recognizes State of Palestine during UN meeting on two-state solution
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday at a UN meeting on the two-state solution that his country recognizes the State of Palestine, joining most of the other UN member states that have already done so. “I declare today that France recognizes the State of Palestine,” …
Read More »What’s behind latest shift of France’s government?
PARIS, FRANCE | Xinhua | President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named former Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new head of government, one day after Francois Bayrou’s cabinet lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly. Lecornu, 39 years old, became the fifth prime minister during Macron’s second term, which …
Read More »What comes next after Europeans trigger snapback mechanism against Iran?
TEHRAN, IRAN | Xinhua | Britain, France and Germany on Thursday notified the United Nations (UN) Security Council that they had triggered the “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, raising the possibility of reinstating UN sanctions on Iran in 30 days. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned …
Read More »Xi confident China, France can be reliable forces for maintaining international order
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged China and France to be reliable forces for maintaining international order, open forces for promoting global growth and progressive forces for guiding multilateral cooperation. Speaking to French President Emmanuel Macron over phone, Xi called on China and France to …
Read More »Ukraine to hold peace talks with UK, France, U.S. on Wednesday
KIEV | Xinhua | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that Ukraine will hold peace talks with the United Kingdom, France, and the United States in London on Wednesday. “Already this Wednesday, our representatives will be working in London,” Zelensky wrote on social media platform X after phone talks …
Read More »French and Spanish media influencers here to give Ugandan tourism a boost
This familiarization trip is an essential part of Uganda’s strategy to grow its tourism industry and attract new visitors from Europe. The country’s remarkable landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the warmth of its people will be shared with French and Spanish-speaking travelers, establishing Uganda as a top-tier destination for years …
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