On November 28, 2024, a major shift took place in Africa. Chad, a country in Central Africa, decided to end its military defense agreement with France. The announcement came from Chadian Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah, who shared the news on Facebook. The agreement, signed in 2019, was meant to strengthen
In December 2024, the European Union (EU) and the South American trade group, Mercosur, reached a historic deal after 25 years of tough negotiations. This deal promises big benefits: cheaper food for Europeans and cheaper cars for Latin Americans. But there’s one major roadblock to making the deal official –
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a stormy political year, having appointed his third prime minister in just 12 months. On Friday, Macron named Francois Bayrou, a seasoned centrist politician, as the new head of government after a tense two-hour meeting. Bayrou, 73, is stepping into a highly unstable political
Emmanuel Macron, now the President of France, didn’t always work in politics. From 2008 to 2012, he was an investment banker at Rothschild & Cie Banque, a prestigious financial institution. During this time, he made a significant amount of money—around €2.9 million—according to the Financial Times. His rapid success at
Recently, social media in West Africa buzzed with startling news: the Ukrainian embassy in Côte d’Ivoire might be secretly helping terrorists in the north of the country to attack neighboring Burkina Faso. This shocking claim has stirred up serious concerns. Our GGI Confidential subscribers get full access to GreatGameInternational’s real-time
As France gears up for crucial elections, tensions escalate between President Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen of the National Rally party. Le Pen accuses Macron of orchestrating last-minute administrative appointments to thwart her party’s potential victory, dubbing it an “administrative coup d’état.” Macron’s office denies the allegations, dismissing them
The G7 summit, currently unfolding at Borgo Egnazia in Italy, is convened amidst a backdrop of political turmoil. With leaders like Macron, Trudeau, and Biden facing electoral challenges, and far-right movements gaining ground, the summit’s efficacy hangs in the balance. The democratic world desperately needs the G7 to show strong
President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has declared a state of emergency to quell deadly riots in New Caledonia, which erupted following a vote in the National Assembly of France allowing those who have lived in New Caledonia for ten years to vote in provincial elections. A 12-day state of emergency
Scholz and Macron, once hopeful allies shaping the Franco-German axis, now stand at odds. Scholz, rooted in local politics, clashes fiercely with Macron, fueling the battle of the (mini-) Napoleons. Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, and Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, should be concentrating heavily on working together at
