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Banania: From Colonial-Era Mascot to Controversial Legacy of Racism, Colonialism, and Marketing in France
The story of Banania, France’s iconic chocolate-flavoured banana powder drink, is deeply intertwined with the country’s colonial past. First introduced during World War...
France Returns King Toera’s Skull to Madagascar After 130 Years in Colonial Collection
In a deeply symbolic moment that highlights the long and painful history of colonialism, the skull of King Toera, a 19th-century Malagasy monarch...
Equatorial Guinea Challenges France at ICJ Over Seized Luxury Property of Vice President Teodoro Obiang
Equatorial Guinea is pressing forward with a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop the French government from selling a...
France Ends 65-Year Military Presence in Senegal as Former Colonies Rethink Foreign Alliances
France has officially ended its military presence in Senegal after 65 years, handing over its last remaining base in the country in a...
France to Return Stolen Djidji Ayôkwé Talking Drum to Côte d’Ivoire After 108 Years of Colonial Seizure
In a landmark decision marking a step forward in cultural restitution, French lawmakers have unanimously passed legislation to return the Djidji Ayôkwé talking...
France: Prosecutors Seek Seven-Year Sentence and Fine for Sarkozy Over Alleged Libya Financing Deal
French prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence and a €300,000 fine (approximately $325,000) for former President Nicolas Sarkozy over allegations of illegal...
France Commences Troop Withdrawal from Chad
France has initiated the withdrawal of its military personnel from Chad following a sudden decision by the Chadian government to terminate long-standing military...
Ethiopia and France Deepen Strategic Partnership in Key Sectors
Ethiopia’s diplomatic strides were highlighted in recent high-level discussions between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and French President Emmanuel Macron. Held at the Ethiopian...
Chad: No Foreign Forces Will Replace French Troops
Chad’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly stated that the country will not seek military forces from other nations, including Russia, following the...
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Chad Ends Partnership with Prince Harry-Linked Conservation Charity Over Poaching Failures
The Chadian government has officially terminated its long-standing partnership with African Parks, a conservation organisation whose board includes Prince Harry, accusing it of...
Mother of Missing Tanzanian Diplomat Begs for His Return
The mother of missing former Tanzanian diplomat Humphrey Polepole has made a heartfelt plea for his safe return, urging authorities to act swiftly...
