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Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto France is eyeing Kenya

With French influence being expelled from countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Paris is desperately searching for a new strategic foothold in Africa.

Protesters in Nairobi on May 12, 2026 against the France-Africa Summit. Police tear gas and arrest protesters at France-Africa counter summit in Nairobi

Organizers, activists, intellectuals, and international delegates were arrested in Nairobi during an anti-imperialist protest against the France–Africa Summit, which critics have described as an attempt at imperialist repositioning in East Africa.

Left records breakthrough results in French local elections

The left party France Unbowed recorded breakthrough results in the first round of local elections on March 15.

French President Emmanuel Macron The hypocrisy of a rules-based world

Western leaders are beginning to speak the language of anti-colonialism, despite continuing colonialism at home, as the illusion of the rules-based order continues to crack.

French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump The aborted resurrection of French diplomacy

Too late and not good enough is likely the way Macron’s diplomacy will be remembered, should it ever be remembered, regarding the urgency of the situation in Gaza confronted with the first genocide of the 21st century.

An elite army unit has announced it has taken control of the military Madagascar’s military seizes power after parliament impeaches fleeing President Rajoelina

According to reports, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar fled to France following an agreement with President Emmanuel Macron. While he insists that he remains the leader, the military has taken over and the National Assembly has impeached him.

After Lecornu comes Lecornu: Macron reappoints ally as prime minister

Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, fueling public outrage and calls for his dismissal.

Bombed and destroyed buildings in Gaza What’s behind western recognition of Palestinian statehood?

As long as the same states that “recognize” Palestine fail to impose sanctions on Israel or make it comply with international law, the whole act remains a sham.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro “Humanity must stop the genocide in Gaza”: Petro’s radical speech at the UN General Assembly

Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s speech called for radical and global change regarding the Palestinian genocide, US military action, and the climate crisis. The speech drew admiration from some and contempt from others.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro “La humanidad debe detener el genocidio en Gaza”: el discurso radical de Petro en la Asamblea General de la ONU

El duro discurso del presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, apostó por una transformación radical y global que provocó la admiración de unos y el desprecio de otros.

UN Security Council holds its 10000th meeting UN Security Council reimposes comprehensive international sanctions on Iran

Months after facing Israeli and US aggression, Iran presented a resolution in the IAEA general conference demanding the prohibition of attacks or threats of attacks on nuclear sites under its safeguard.

Hundreds of strike actions across France demand end to austerity

Hundreds of thousands joined union-led mobilizations in France, rejecting further austerity measures and public services cuts.