Desk Report: Mysterious death of South African ambassador to France South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, was found dead in the basement of a high-rise hotel in Paris, the local prosecutor’s office confirmed to CNN on Tuesday (September 30). According to the prosecutor’s office, Mthethwa had rented a room on the 22nd floor of a Hyatt hotel in Paris. Although the window of his room was secured, it was found forced open. Mthethwa’s body was later discovered in the basement of the hotel. The magistrate in charge was…
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Road closed for Trump’s motorcade, Macron forced to stand
Desk Report: World leaders have gathered in New York to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly. French President Emmanuel Macron has also gone there. And there an embarrassing but funny incident happened to him. After leaving the UN office, Macron stepped out to cross the road to go to the French Consulate. But he was immediately stopped by a group of police. But why? Because US President Donald Trump will be passing through that road. So the entire road is closed. No one can cross. Not even the French…
Read MoreFrance now recognizes Palestine as a state
Desk Report: Finally, the European country France has also recognized Palestine as a state. According to the British media outlet BBC, French President Emmanuel Macron made this announcement at a special conference on Palestine in New York on Monday. Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra and San Marino have also said they will recognize Palestine as a state, but have not yet made an official announcement. Earlier, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Portugal officially recognized Palestine as a state last Sunday. At the conference on Monday, President Macron said, “The time…
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