This discussion is in English. In this discussion, research a current event and present a detailed discussion of it to the class (French101). The topic must be (or have been) current within the past few weeks. Be sure to mention at least three reasons, in your opinion, why the event is important. The current events topic could involve France or a francophone country or region. If a topic has already been chosen, do not duplicate the topic.
Provide the URL of the news story that you discuss. Here are some good sources to begin: France24 (24 news); Le Monde (newspaper of record in France); Jeune Afrique (news from the African continent). Make sure to choose France or a francophone area from the options so that the current event relates to this course.