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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot held a phone conversation to discuss bilateral relations, regional issues, and the situation in the Middle East. The discussion focused on the Gaza conflict and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced about 10 new alleged victims have come forward in France's Epstein-related investigation. The development follows her February call for potential victims to speak out.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Kenya to co-host a summit in Nairobi, marking the first African summit France has held in an English-speaking country. This strategic pivot comes as anti-French sentiment grows in former colonies, particularly Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Macron announced €23 billion in investments, but the summit was overshadowed by backlash over his actions and speeches.
French authorities detained over 1,700 people aboard the Ambition cruise ship in Bordeaux after nearly 50 suspected gastroenteritis cases. The ship carries mostly British and Irish passengers. Officials said the move is a precaution while medical tests are conducted.
French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a three-nation tour of East Africa—Egypt, Kenya and Ethiopia—in an effort to mend economic and security ties and counter rising anti-French sentiment. The trip includes a summit in Kenya focused on redefining France's role from a post-colonial power to a more equal partnership, and ends in Ethiopia at the African Union headquarters.
Niger's military junta has suspended nine French media outlets, including France 24, RFI, and AFP, accusing them of endangering public order and national stability. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemned the 'abusive' decision, noting a coordinated suppression of press freedom across the Sahel. The move follows a pattern of crackdowns on domestic and foreign media since the 2023 coup.
Two Sudanese women died attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France to the UK, French authorities said on April 13. Their boat suffered engine failure and ran aground near Calais, with 82 people aboard; 17 were rescued. The deaths underscore ongoing challenges in policing Channel crossings, with at least 29 fatalities recorded in the area in 2025.
More than 60% of small renovation businesses in France have received price hike notices from suppliers, with increases reaching 20% for some items, according to Le Parisien. The price surge is attributed to higher fuel production costs and disrupted supply chains amid Middle East tensions.
Madagascar has arrested a former French soldier and a local colonel on charges of plotting to sabotage infrastructure and destabilize the island. The government also expelled a French embassy employee linked to the plot, prompting a sharp rebuke from France, which dismissed the allegations as baseless.
