Nicolas Sarkozy
latest news & developmentsFormer French president Sarkozy handed jail term for corruption
The conviction sets a new low-point in the tumultuous political career of the right-winger who remains a dominant political figure in France, admired by fans for his tough talk…
French court rules Sarkozy should be tried over campaign funding
Sarkozy faces charges of illicit financing of his failed 2012 election campaign
Women’s unpaid work must be included in GDP calculations: Lessons from history
The methods used to measure gross domestic product are being criticised for excluding the unpaid work done by women
Sarkozy ‘arrested over campaign financing’
The former president is being questioned in connection to former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi and the source of his funding for his 2007 campaign
It’s not all black and white
A new David Goldblatt exhibition in Paris raises questions about the photographer in relation to documentary practice in South Africa
French presidents ‘tried to torpedo SA arms deal probe’
An arms deal insider has quit the People’s Tribunal on Economic Crimes after claiming French leaders tried to quash the probe into Thales and Thint.
Macron faces hurdles, despite massive boost
France’s youngest president in the six decade-long Fifth Republic has transformed the country’s political landscape in a matter of weeks
Assange: Time for legal action against US snooping
Julian Assange says that the time has come for legal action after leaked documents reveal Washington spied on three French presidents.
You’re nicked, Sarkozy
France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy is facing criminal charges for alleged abuse of power.
France’s former leader Sarkozy charged with corruption
France’s former president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has been charged with corruption and influence peddling, French prosecutors say.
IMF’s Lagarde in court for arbitration battle
IMF chief Christine Lagarde has arrived in court to be questioned by a French magistrate over her role in a €285-million arbitration payment.
France unhappy with the new normal
Whatever the PR, things are not looking sunny for Franois Hollande. Opinion polls show that normal is not enough.
Sarkozy’s house raided as L’Oreal detectives make up for lost time
Detectives investigating alleged illegal campaign-financing by L’Oreal heir Liliane Bettencourt, have raided the former French president’s mansion.
Hollande replacements denounced as start of ‘witch hunt’
Francois Hollande has replaced France’s top three security officials after he criticised them for being too close to his predecessor.
Can France’s Hollande smooth Africa’s ruffled feathers?
Observers say Francois Hollande should pursue more equitable relations with Africa than Nicolas Sarkozy, who at times showed obvious arrogance.