François Hollande
As it happened: Macron inaugurated as president
Emmanuel Macron, 39, has officially become the eighth president of France’s Fifth Republic after an inauguration ceremony at the Elysée Palace on Sunday where he was handed power…
Eye On Africa
Spotlight on François Hollande's legacy in Africa
The end of an era: as President François Hollande prepares to vacate the Élysée Place, we look at the legacy he's left behind on the African continent. Also, fresh military…
Yes, we can-can: Macron becomes French president
Independent centrist Emmanuel Macron, a 39-year-old political neophyte, has officially become the youngest president ever elected in France and the youngest serving leader of a…
From awkward to icy: Eight French presidential handovers
French President François Hollande will hand over power Sunday to President-elect Emmanuel Macron in a solemn ceremony full of tradition. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at notable…
Eye On Africa
François Hollande announces plans for museum, memorial to victims of slavery
In tonight's edition: François Hollande announces plans to build a memorial and museum to the victims of slavery, the repatriation of Etienne Tshisekedi's body to Kinshasa is…
Hollande announces slavery memorial in last speech as president
In his likely final speech as president, François Hollande called on France to fight hate speech and announced a new working group that will be put in charge of designing a…
In The French Papers
'The end of the Socialist Party'
FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 10.05.17: French papers continue to focus on the political fallout from the presidential election. Former Socialist PM Manuel Valls says he wants to join the…
People & Profit
Examining François Hollande's economic legacy
When he took power in 2012, François Hollande promised to cut unemployment and kick-start the economy. Five years later, France has seen a lacklustre return to growth and the…
France Presidential Election: Who is Macron, the 39-year old maverick who clinched 1st round?
France Presidential Election: Portrait of Emmanuel Macron, winner of the first round. Watch more: http://f24.my/YTliveEN
France Presidential Election: How did Fillon fall from favor in the eyes of the French people?
France Presidential Election: How did Fillon fall from favor in the eyes of the French people?
In The French Papers
French papers react to Champs-Élysées attack
French daily Le Parisien reacts with "anger and disgust" to Thursday night's attack on the Champs-Élysées, in which a policeman was killed just days before France heads to the…
The Campaign Beat
Hollande gives implicit support to Macron
Surfing on a wave of popularity, Jean-Luc Mélenchon held a fiery rally in Lille yesterday. Our reporter Chris Moore spoke to the far-left candidate's supporters who already see…
The Campaign Beat