David Martinon
latest news & developments
France celebrates Bastille Day
French economic presence in South Africa is solid, with nearly 500 companies representing more than 65 000 direct jobs
Sarkozy urged to press Chad on missing politicians
French President Nicolas Sarkozy travelled to Chad on Wednesday as rights groups urged France not to ”cover up” for President Idriss Déby Itno, accused of having a hand in the…
Colombia seizes video of rebel-held hostages
Colombian officials on Friday showed recently seized videotapes of rebel-held hostages, among them three United States defence contractors and a former presidential candidate —…
Mandela, Chirac discuss charity work
Former French president Jacques Chirac on Wednesday discussed his plans to set up a foundation with Nelson Mandela, who is on a private visit to France to raise funds for his…
Sarkozy hosts Mandela for dinner in Paris
Former South African president Nelson Mandela, in Paris on a private visit, met French President Nicolas Sarkozy for dinner at the Élysée Palace on Tuesday, Sarkozy’s…