"Mamadous" Comment
Macron was accused of making a racist comment about emergency rooms being "full of Mamadous," a common West African name. The Élysée Palace denied the remark, stating it was not verified before publication. However, the incident sparked outrage among left-wing politicians and civil rights groups, leading to calls for accountability.
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Dawn
France’s President Emmanuel Macron faced accusations of racism on Friday over an alleged comment on problems in hospitals, which his office strongly denied he made, adding to the controversy over an angry remark during a visit to an Indian Ocean territory ravaged by a cyclone.
Telegraph
Macron and the 'Mamadous': French president accused of racist, sexist and homophobic remarks