Far right marches for killed neo-Nazi as attacks against left intensify
Thousands of far-right activists, including members of neofascist collectives, marched in Lyon to martyrize Quentin Deranque, as they intensify attacks on the left.
French left targeted by smear campaign following death of far-right activist
La France Insoumise and antifascist groups warn against a smear campaign following the death of a far-right activist in Lyon.
French Socialist Party stance on new Prime Minister shakes New Popular Front
The French Socialist Party chose not to support a New Popular Front motion against newly appointed Prime Minister François Bayrou, leading to uncertainties
Two months after elections, Macron refuses to nominate progressive prime minister
Emmanuel Macron continues to block the formation of a New Popular Front-led government, sparking outrage over his disregard for democratic processes
Macron alleges “nobody won” French elections, sparking ire
In a letter to voters, Emmanuel Macron appears to downplay the results of the general election in France and stated that “nobody won”
New Popular Front poised to win second round of elections in France
Polls predict that the left-progressive alliance New Popular Front will secure the most seats after the conclusion of the second round of the general election in France
No middle ground: New Popular Front to face National Rally in French election
The left-progressive alliance New Popular Front continues its campaign in a final attempt to prevent Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally from gaining power in France
7 million displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo as M23 attacks continue
Mass displacement reaches record levels as M23, a proxy force backed by Rwanda, continues its offensive in the eastern provinces of the DRC in violation of a ceasefire
La Unión Africana no respaldará la intervención de la CEDEAO en Níger
El popular gobierno militar de Níger ha ido consolidando su apoyo nacional y regional. Mientras tanto, la CEDEAO se ve acosada por la desunión y la oposición interna tras amenazar con una intervención militar para restaurar al derrocado Mohamed Bazoum con el respaldo de Francia y EE.UU.
African Union will not back ECOWAS intervention in Niger
Niger’s popular military government has been consolidating domestic and regional support. Meanwhile, ECOWAS is beset by disunity and domestic opposition after threatening military intervention to restore the ousted Mohamed Bazoum with the backing of France and US
A month after Nael’s killing, has the French state learned any lessons?
The killing of 17-year-old Nael and the mass protests that followed once again revealed structural issues and discrimination in France. Activists say these need to be addressed urgently but it does not look like the government has learnt any lessons
The French working class organizes to defeat Macron’s pension reforms
The Macron-led government is making a new bid to push controversial pension reforms, calling to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
