France will recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN general assembly, Emmanuel Macron has said. The French president announced the decision on X on Thursday evening, saying he hoped it would bring peace to the region. Macron published a letter sent to the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, confirming France’s intention to become the first major western power to recognise a Palestinian state. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr. Kingsley Makhubela.

<p>France will recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN general assembly, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/emmanuel-macron">Emmanuel Macron</a>&nbsp;has said. The French president announced the decision on X on Thursday evening, saying he hoped it would bring peace to the region. Macron published a letter sent to the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, confirming France&rsquo;s intention to become the first major western power to recognise a Palestinian state. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr. Kingsley Makhubela.</p>

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<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>