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VIDEO: French President Emmanuel Macron hit with egg

France’s President has been hit on the shoulder by an egg thrown during an event to promote the country’s food.

Emmanuel Macron, 43, was walking through the crowd when it bounced off him without breaking, video of the incident at the gastronomy trade fair in Lyon showed.

Two bodyguards could be seen immediately getting closer to the head of state to protect him following the incident.

The footage, which was shared on social media, also showed a man being led away by what appeared to be other members of the security team.

The identity of the suspect has not been revealed.

Reporters at the scene heard Mr Macron saying: “If he has something to tell me, then he can come.”

During the incident at the international catering, hotel and food trade fair, a protester shouted, “Vive la revolution (long live the revolution)”.

Back in June, Mr Macron was slapped in the face by a man as he was greeting a crowd in the town of Tain-l’Hermitage in southeastern France.

Damien Tarel, 28, received a four-month prison sentence as well as an additional 14-month suspended sentence for the offence.

 

Tarel was banned from ever holding public office and from owning weapons for five years.

In court, the defendant described himself as a right-wing or extreme “patriot” and a member of the yellow vest economic protest movement that shook Mr Macron’s presidency in 2018 and 2019.

He told the court in the southeastern city of Valence that the attack was unplanned and impulsive and prompted by anger at France’s “decline”.

Watch the video attached above:

SOURCE: Sky News

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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