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Bally Bagayoko, a Black, Muslim mayor of Malian origin and member of La France Insoumise, swept the first round of municipal elections, sparking a wave of racist reactions in French right-wing media.
The LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, was reprimanded by the prefect after he turned President Emmanuel Macron's portrait to face the wall in his town hall. The incident has sparked debate over the obligation to display the presidential portrait.
The newly installed mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, called for concrete action against growing racism in France and for the issue to be at the heart of the 2027 presidential debate, following personal racist abuse.
The presidency of Plaine Commune in France is set to be decided by a vote on Tuesday, with a duel between Karim Bouamrane, the mayor of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, and Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis.
Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, has criticized Saint-Denis mayor Bally Bagayoko for stating that "nobody knows him in Saint-Denis" and that he is "not Dionysian." Bardella frequently emphasizes his working-class origins.
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis, has become the victim of racist fake news broadcast on television.
Thousands gathered in Saint-Denis, a Paris suburb, to protest racism and show support for the new mayor, Bally Bagayoko.
A rally against racism was organized in Saint-Denis, France, at the initiative of LFI mayor Bally Bagayoko. The event brought together community members to protest against racial discrimination.
Recent comments on a television programme comparing a newly elected black mayor to a monkey and a tribal chief have reignited the debate over what critics call France's failure to tackle mounting…
The election of Bally Bagayoko in a major Paris suburb has sparked ultraconservative anger, revealing a dangerous societal fracture in France.
The French Interior Minister has responded to racist remarks made against Mayor Bally Bagayoko, condemning the offensive comments.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced his intention to file a complaint following comments made on CNews that he denounced as racist, becoming the target of a racist campaign even before taking office.
DÉCRYPTAGE - Le nouveau maire LFI de Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, a été rappelé à l’ordre par le gouvernement, tandis qu’Emmanuel Macron s’est inquiété des scènes d’invectives qui ont éclaté après…
Bally Bagayoko, the new LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced a "désarmement process" for the municipal police, starting with a progressive removal of LBDs (flash-ball guns).
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis, has become the target of racist fake news broadcast on television, sparking outrage and concerns over media ethics.
The LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, has sparked controversy after discussing a potential 'popular insurrection' if the National Rally wins elections, in an interview with a Muslim community media outlet. Critics argue his remarks undermine democratic and republican values.
The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, has removed the presidential portrait from the town hall, prompting the prefect to order him to reconsider his action, stating it goes against established civic practice.
Bally Bagayoko, the new LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has entered opinion polls, ranking 20th among political figures with 14% favorable opinions, according to the April Odoxa - Mascaret barometer.
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has reversed his campaign promise to disarm the municipal police, specifically regarding the removal of LBDs from officers' equipment.
Bally Bagayoko expressed gratitude to President Emmanuel Macron for his support, albeit belated, during their meeting in Saint-Denis. Bagayoko also pointed out the state's shortcomings, while Macron condemned racist acts and affirmed his intransigence on the issue.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, announced his intention to file a complaint following comments made on CNews that were denounced as racist.
Residents of Saint-Denis, France, demonstrated in support of their newly elected mayor, Bally Bagayoko, who is of Malian origin and has been targeted by racist insults from the right-wing.
An anti-racism rally, initiated by LFI mayor Bally Bagayoko, was held in Saint-Denis, though a metro power failure made it difficult for some attendees to reach the event.
Aurore Bergé has deplored 'indignant' comments made against Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, during a CNews debate that questioned his leadership and intentions in the Parisian suburb.
The new mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, is facing fierce debate over his proposal to gradually disarm the municipal police, despite the city's high crime rate. This policy has led to some Saint-Denis officers seeking transfers to other cities, such as Nice.
The French Interior Minister has publicly reacted to racist remarks made against Mayor Bally Bagayoko, condemning the comments which referred to him as being "from the great ape family".
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced his intention to file a complaint following comments made on CNews that he denounced as racist.
French Minister David Amiel has warned Bally Bagayoko, a municipal official in Saint-Denis, against dismissing agents for political reasons, stating that such actions would be illegal and subject to administrative review.
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis-Pierrefitte, celebrated his victory with supporters by dancing after securing 50.77% of the votes in the first round of the municipal elections.
PORTRAIT - En renversant dès le premier tour le sortant socialiste dans cette ville de Seine-Saint-Denis, le nouvel édile LFI entend faire de la cité des rois la «capitale de l’Insoumission».
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis and Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, suggested a "popular insurrection" could occur if the National Rally (RN) wins the 2027 presidential election. His comments were made during an interview where he also criticized Emmanuel Macron and Bolloré group media.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has invited the public to participate in a demonstration against racism scheduled for June 21, a march originally planned for early May.
One month after taking leadership of Saint-Denis, LFI official Bally Bagayoko was elected president of the Plaine commune intermunicipality with 46 votes, defeating socialist mayor Karim Bouamrane.
Bally Bagayoko has been elected as the new mayor of Saint-Denis, Paris's largest suburb. He expressed his intention to play a significant role in uniting the left around La France Insoumise leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon for the 2027 French presidential election.
Kanye West is facing a potential ban from performing in France, with the French Interior Minister reportedly studying options to prevent a planned concert in Marseille. This comes after his Wireless Festival cancellation and amid controversy surrounding his past anti-Semitic remarks.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced plans to file a complaint regarding comments made on CNews that were denounced as racist.
China executed a French national convicted of drug smuggling, with the French Foreign Ministry stating that the man's defense was not allowed to participate in the final court hearing.
Bally Bagayoko, a newly elected French mayor, faced racist abuse after winning the Saint-Denis mayorship and has pledged to combat inequality to counter the rise of the far-right.
France is confronting racism in public life after several Black lawmakers received racist letters and Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko faced a surge of abuse.
Bally Bagayoko, the new mayor of Saint-Denis, has filed a complaint against French channel CNews after its contributors sparked outrage with racist comments like "Ville des Noirs" and "Grand Singe" targeting him, leading the regulator to investigate and the government to consider criminal prosecution.
The French Interior Minister has issued a reaction to racist remarks made against Mayor Bally Bagayoko, condemning the comments.
Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, announced his intention to file a complaint against CNews following a controversial segment about him that was widely condemned as racist.
Oriane Filhol, a PS elected official in Saint-Denis, has resigned, citing alleged links between LFI Mayor Bally Bagayoko and Mouloud Bezzouh, who was recently convicted for orchestrating her aggression.
Le socialiste Mathieu Hanotin, maire sortant battu, et ses colistiers, ont été copieusement hués et sifflés.
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, celebrated his municipal election victory, with supporters chanting 'We are all children of Gaza' at the town hall.