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Emmanuel Macron

Also known as: French President Emmanuel Macron · President Emmanuel Macron · President Macron · Mr Macron

Emmanuel Macron — French President addressing reparatory justice for slavery, proposing memorial, scientific initiative, and cultural restitution efforts.

2026-04-272026-06-27
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who together with French President Emmanuel Macron is championing the shipping mission, has said it would only take place once fighting in the region ends. …

    Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’

  3. Joy Online

    France is set to host a landmark ‘Africa Forward Summit’ in Anglophone Africa, marking the first such event in nearly a decade and signalling a renewed partnership with the continent, Conseiller Afrique to French President Emmanuel Macron, Jérémie Robert, has disclosed. …

    France-Africa summit to showcase renewed partnership and future-focused collaboration

  4. The Chronicle

    … According to the statement, the summit with the theme “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth” is co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron of France and President William Ruto of Kenya. …

    Tinubu leaves Abuja for France on state visit
  5. April 2026

  6. Joy Online

    … On April 8, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama at the Élysée Palace. …

    The sovereignty paradox: Data colonialism, debt, and Africa’s digital future

  7. The Chronicle

    … French President Emmanuel Macron called the incident “unacceptable,” writing that “violence has no place in a democracy” while expressing “full support” for Trump. …

    World leaders condemn ‘unacceptable’ violence after armed attack disrupts WH Correspondents’ Dinner
Business

Africa Forward Summit focuses on risk architecture, not liquidity

The News

At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on 11–12 May 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto argued that Africa's development finance challenge is not a lack of liquidity but rather risk architecture. The summit highlighted that Africa holds nearly UA$4 trillion in domestic savings, suggesting the financing problem is about channeling existing capital rather than generating new supply.

25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Africa Forward Summit focuses on risk architecture, not liquidity

    At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on 11–12 May 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto argued that Africa's development finance challenge is not a lack of liquidity but rather risk architecture. The summit highlighted that Africa holds nearly UA$4 trillion in domestic savings, suggesting the financing problem is about channeling existing capital rather than generating new supply.

    25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 22 June

  1. African states parade grievance, master extraction vocabulary

    An opinion piece argues that modern African geopolitical strategy consists of parading problems before the international community rather than pursuing genuine structural reform. The author critiques the Accra Next Steps Conference commitments as rhetorically magnificent but structurally hollow, claiming Africa has substituted the hard work of statecraft for the theatre of grievance while remaining subservient to the mathematics of extraction.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. African and Caribbean nations demand apology, reparations for slavery

    African and Caribbean countries have called for formal apologies and reparations from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade, following a three-day conference in Accra. A 19-point reparations plan was endorsed, calling for debt relief, restitution of cultural property, and establishment of a global reparations fund.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Netherlands to return 2,000 artefacts to Ghana amid reparatory justice push

    Ghana has secured commitments from several European countries to return looted cultural artefacts as part of reparatory justice efforts, with the Netherlands announcing plans to return 2,000 artefacts and Germany committing to return cultural artefacts in its possession, according to Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Reparations matter of justice, not charity—Kwesi Pratt

    Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt called for global reparatory justice, arguing that reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism should be treated as political, legal and historical necessity rather than charity. He stated that reparations must extend beyond apologies and financial compensation to include restitution, rehabilitation, institutional reforms, cultural restoration and educational correction.

    19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Kwesi Pratt criticizes Macron's presence at Accra reparations conference

    Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt has called French President Emmanuel Macron's participation in the High-Level Consultative Conference on reparations in Accra "totally unacceptable," arguing that the forum should prioritize securing justice for Africans and people of African descent who suffered from slavery and colonial exploitation, rather than serving as a platform for hollow expressions of sympathy from historically complicit countries and institutions.

    19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Macron: slavery reparations must include truth, education, cultural restitution

    French President Emmanuel Macron told a UN conference in Accra that reparations for slavery should extend beyond financial compensation to encompass historical truth, education, memorialisation, and restitution of cultural heritage, arguing that justice must address the broader legacy of slavery and colonial exploitation.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghana hosts reparatory justice conference led by Mahama

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed confidence that the global campaign for reparatory justice for Africans is approaching a breakthrough, citing unprecedented international support since a landmark UN resolution on slavery. President Mahama, serving as African Union Champion for Reparatory Justice, convened a three-day High-Level Next Steps Conference in Accra bringing together heads of state, foreign ministers, legal experts, and diaspora representatives to deliberate on the next phase of the reparations agenda.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Mahama hosts delegates from 80 countries on slavery resolution

    President Mahama is hosting a High-Level Consultative Conference in Accra with world leaders from 80 countries to discuss next steps following a UN resolution declaring the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as a grave crime against humanity. Mahama said the conference seeks to heal historical wounds and pursue justice and reconciliation grounded in truth.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Macron calls for global effort to return colonial-era stolen artworks

    French President Emmanuel Macron has called for renewed international cooperation to preserve the history of slavery and ensure the restitution of cultural artifacts taken from Africa and other colonised regions. He proposed an international scientific initiative to formulate recommendations supporting the recovery and return of artworks stolen during colonialism, describing restitution as essential for justice, reconciliation, and restoring cultural identity.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Macron urges UN, AU, UNESCO to support global reparatory justice push

    French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the United Nations, UNESCO, and African Union to support the global push for reparatory justice as a necessary step in addressing the historical legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Speaking virtually at the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra, Macron proposed launching an international scientific initiative with Ghana and other participating countries and institutions to formulate concrete recommendations.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Macron calls truth-telling first step toward reparatory justice

    French President Emmanuel Macron told the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra that addressing the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade must begin with honest acknowledgement of the past, emphasizing that "reparation is truth" and calling on world leaders to recognize the suffering and legacies of those enslaved.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Macron proposes international scientific initiative on reparatory justice

    French President Emmanuel Macron called for an international scientific initiative to support global efforts on reparatory justice and the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, urging Ghana and other willing countries and institutions to join France in establishing a collaborative platform of researchers, policymakers and technical experts. The initiative would focus on developing evidence-based recommendations and policy frameworks to guide global responses to historical injustices, including slavery and colonialism, and on returning stolen artworks.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Macron pledges French academic focus on colonial history and slavery

    French President Emmanuel Macron stated that higher education and research institutions in France will continue to support dedicated studies on colonial history and the legacy of slavery, as part of broader efforts to preserve historical memory and contribute to global discussions on reparatory justice.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Macron announces France memorial for slavery and human rights

    French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to inaugurate a dedicated memorial site at Trocadero in 2027 to honour victims of the transatlantic slave trade and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, serving as a place of remembrance and education on slavery's legacy and historical justice.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Ablakwa: UN slavery resolution moving reparations from academic debate to global policy

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says critics who once dismissed Ghana's UN resolution on the trans-Atlantic slave trade as merely academic are now reconsidering, as reparatory justice gains global traction through apologies, acknowledgements and policy shifts.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Macron's Ghana reparations visit criticized as PR stunt

    French President Emmanuel Macron has been invited to Ghana's Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra on 17 June 2026, but critics accuse him of using the visit as a public relations vehicle given France's history as Europe's third-largest slave-trading nation. President Mahama, the African Union Champion for Reparations, has drawn criticism from other African leaders for inviting Macron to an event intended as a safe space for Africans and Afro-descendants to decide on reparations, and for praising him as an "honest and exemplary" leader on the issue despite France's repeal (rather than nullification) of the Code Noir.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Trump claims US and Iran have signed deal to end war

    Trump told media in France that "the deal's all signed" with Iran, stating that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon, oil prices are falling, stocks are rising, and the Strait of Hormuz will be fully open by Friday, with the deal text to be released after Friday and sanctions relief conditional on Iran's compliance.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 11, damage historic Kyiv cathedral

    Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least 11 people, including four in Kyiv and five rescue workers in Kharkiv, and damaged the 11th-century Dormition Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kyiv. President Zelensky said Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones in the overnight attack, which also left more than 140,000 people in Kyiv without electricity and wounded at least 23 in the capital.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Macron to address reparatory justice conference in Accra

    French President Emmanuel Macron will address a reparatory justice conference in Accra hosted by President John Dramani Mahama, expected to focus on historical injustices linked to transatlantic enslavement of Africans. The conference aims to bring together global leaders and stakeholders to explore practical steps toward addressing historical wrongs and advancing justice-focused dialogue.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on Chornobyl nuclear facility

    A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Ukraine's Chornobyl nuclear plant; Kyiv officials said a fire was extinguished with no injuries and stable radiation levels, though Zelensky called it a deliberate and vile attack. The strike occurred as UK Prime Minister Starmer prepared to host Zelensky, Macron, and German Chancellor Merz in London for talks on European support for Ukraine.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Zelensky meets UK, French and German leaders in London

    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK for talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Downing Street, focusing on defence, air defence cooperation, and diplomatic prospects for ending the war. The UK and France lead a "coalition of the willing" to provide security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any future peace process.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on Chornobyl nuclear site

    A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, partially destroying a building; Kyiv said a fire was extinguished, there were no injuries, and radiation levels remained stable. Zelensky called it a deliberate and "vile" Russian strike on critical nuclear infrastructure.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Ukraine launches heavy drone strike on St Petersburg, Russia reports

    Russia says Ukraine launched an "unprecedented attack" on St Petersburg and surrounding areas during an economic forum, with over 140 drones shot down; Ukraine's President Zelensky said his forces targeted Russian arsenals and a naval base in Kronstadt as a response to Russian attacks.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Fury in France as child-murder suspect had prior abuse allegations

    An 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna was murdered in south-west France; a 41-year-old man named Jérome B has been held in custody and is the father of her friend. The suspect had been named in four separate cases involving young girls, including a complaint last August from the mother of a 10-year-old girl claiming rape, though medical examination substantiated her claims and he was never questioned by investigators in nine months.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. French colonial legacy in Africa resurfaces amid reparations demands

    African leaders are demanding compensation from former colonizers for wealth built through slavery, while French President Macron pursues an Africa charm offensive without accepting responsibility. African nations are increasingly turning to China for financial and political alternatives, helping dismantle French postcolonial influence in West Africa, though France has only recently moved to repeal colonial-era legislation classifying enslaved people as "moveable goods."

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris

    French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated a memorial in Paris honouring victims of the 1994 genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda. The memorial, named "L'Archive" and designed by Portuguese artist Grada Kilomba, is located on the banks of the Seine and bears an engraved tribute to hundreds of thousands massacred between April and July 1994.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. France seized Russian oil tanker with UK support in Atlantic

    France intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic on Sunday with support from allies including the UK, boarding it around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany in international waters. Macron said the ship had been flying a false flag and was part of Russia's "shadow fleet" used to evade sanctions on oil exports linked to the Ukraine war; it is the fourth such vessel France has boarded since September 2025.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 31 May

  1. PSG Champions League victory sparks riots across France

    After PSG won the Champions League final against Arsenal, clashes between football fans and police across France injured 219 people, including 57 police officers. According to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, 780 people were arrested, with more than 450 in custody, and violence disrupted transport services in Paris.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Ghana welcomes France's commitment to reparatory justice discussions

    Ghana's government has commended French President Emmanuel Macron's "historic and courageous" decision to engage in reparatory justice discussions over transatlantic slavery, marking what it calls an important milestone in the international movement for acknowledgement and redress. The two countries plan to deepen cooperation through a proposed Ghana-France Scientific Commission to facilitate research and institutional collaboration on slavery and reparatory justice.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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