French President Emmanuel Macron has warned he intends to make life difficult for people in France who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19. Macron gave the warning in an interview with France’s Le Parisien newspaper. His comments came as a bill on Covid passes was delayed by opposition lawmakers uniting against the government. A debate in parliament…
France has announced tighter Covid restrictions amid concerns over the Omicron variant. Remote working will become compulsory for those who can and public gatherings will be limited to two thousand people for indoor events from January 3rd 2022. The news comes as France recorded more than one hundred thousand new infections on Saturday, the highest number reported…
France has suspended its joint military operations with Mali following last week’s coup by the military in the West African country. The French government said the suspension would be lifted only after it receives guarantees about a return to civilian rule in Mali. French forces have been supporting troops from Mali, Chad, Mauritania, Niger, and Burkina Faso…
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, after attending the Finance Africa Summit in Paris, France. Before his return journey; President BuhariI held a meeting with members of the Nigerian Community in France. During the meeting, President Buhari assured them of his commitment to the conduct of free and fair elections in the country. President Buhari said…
The President of France, EMMANUEL MACRON, has tested positive for Covid-19 and gone into isolation. Reports say several other European leaders are self-isolating after coming in contact with President MACRON. The French President attended a number of high-profile events in recent days, including a summit of the European Union, before taking the test. He is expected to…
French police are investigating the handling of funds meant for the Covid-19 pandemic. Officers have raided the homes of senior government and health officials as part of the investigation. Those affected include the Health Minister OLIVIER VÉRAN and the director of the national health agency, JÉRÔME SALOMON. Prime Minister JEAN CASTEX is also under investigation, as well…