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France has officially announced the dates for its next presidential election. The first round will take place on Sunday, 18 April 2027, while the second round, if needed, will be held on Sunday, 2 May 2027. The announcement was made by government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon after a cabinet meeting that approved the electoral calendar. This decision now officially opens
December 16, 2024 – In an extraordinary move, French lawmakers unanimously approved a special emergency bill in its first reading on Monday. The legislation is designed to ensure the “continuity of national life and the regular functioning of public services” amid political deadlock that has left France without an approved 2025 budget. The bill, essential for the country’s
On December 4, 2024, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government fell in dramatic fashion following a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly. The vote, which brought an end to his short tenure, was a defining moment in French politics, underscoring the challenges of governing in an era of deep polarization and fragmented parliamentary
France, one of Europe’s most influential nations, is facing a political crisis after the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier fell to a vote of no confidence on December 4, 2024. The fallout left President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to find a suitable replacement who could navigate the fractured French Parliament and restore stability. After intense
Photo:wikipedia The kenyan new ambassador to France H.E. Amb. Professor Judi WAKHUNGU is already in her office since last week, seven months after appointment, replacing Salma Ahmed. Judi Wangalwa Wakhungu is a Kenyan who was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta as Ambassador to France on 26 January 2018. Professor Judy Wakhungu is the daughter of
The rescue boat which was stranded in the middle of the Mediterranean with more than 600 asylum seekers on board could head for the city of Valencia after Spain said it will accept the ship. The crew of the Aquarius boat had said it had food and water for just two to three days, amid
By FELIX OLICK @olickfelix (The Star) The government has introduced special fees on passports for Kenyans living abroad that would see them pay almost double the current amount. The move is seen as punishment for Kenyans in the diaspora who were outraged by the dramatic deportation fiery lawyer Miguna Miguna to Canada. Under the