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Celebrity Buzz Cameroonian roots, Real Madrid midfield: Aurélien Tchouaméni
Aurélien Tchouaméni, born in Rouen in 2000 and of Cameroonian descent, grew up in Bordeaux and came through Girondins de Bordeaux before starring at Monaco. He joined Real Madrid in 2022 and has represented France at the 2022 World Cup, Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.
Celebrity Buzz Born in a refugee camp in Angola, champion of Europe with Real Madrid: Eduardo Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga was born in 2002 in a refugee camp in Cabinda, Angola, to Congolese refugee parents, and moved to France as a young child. He broke through at Rennes, joined Real Madrid in 2021 for €31 million and helped the club win La Liga and Champions League doubles in 2022 and 2024.
Celebrity Buzz Malian father, Mauritanian-Senegalese mother, Ballon d’Or winner: Ousmane Dembélé
Ousmane Dembélé, born in Vernon, France, in 1997 to a Malian father and a Mauritanian-Senegalese mother, moved from Rennes to Dortmund and then to Barcelona for an initial €105 million. After an up-and-down spell in Spain, he joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 and won the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
News Nationwide demonstrations in France anticipated as premier urges peaceful gatherings
France demonstrations are expected nationwide as the premier calls for peaceful gatherings amid rising tensions and public discontent.
Celebrity Buzz Seven feet four, a Congolese father and a French childhood: Victor Wembanyama, the NBA’s newest giant
Victor Wembanyama, born in France to a Congolese father and a French mother, was the first pick in the 2023 NBA draft. At around 7 foot 4, with guard skills, he was named Rookie of the Year in 2024 and won an Olympic silver medal with France.
News Protests lead to closure of 400 schools in France, with 3,000 teens detained
France school protests have resulted in the closure of 400 schools and the detention of 3,000 teens amid rising tensions.
News Nationwide student protests in France prompt crisis cabinet meeting amid rising urban violence
Nationwide student protests in France have sparked a crisis cabinet meeting as urban violence escalates. Discover the latest updates here.
News Over 400 arrested in France as student protests erupt over education issues
France student protests have escalated, leading to over 400 arrests as tensions rise over critical education issues affecting youth.
News Pope Leo to discuss Europe’s global impact during final day in France
Pope Leo will discuss Europe's global impact during his final day in France, addressing key issues and future directions.
News Life inside a child prison in France: a closer look at privacy concerns
Discover the realities of child prison in France, exploring the privacy concerns that affect young inmates and their families.