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France Upholds 27 Year Prison Sentence for Rwandan Ex Doctor Convicted Over 1994 Genocide
France’s highest court has upheld the 27 year prison sentence imposed on former Rwandan doctor Eugene Rwamucyo for his role in the 1994...
France and Morocco Deepen Renewable Energy Partnership with Planned Electricity Link
France and Morocco have agreed to advance plans for a direct electricity interconnection, a strategic initiative expected to deepen energy cooperation between Europe...
French High Speed Train Crashes Into Military Truck, Driver Feared Dead
A high speed train in France collided with a military truck at a level crossing in the northern Pas-de-Calais region, leaving at least...
France to Deploy Two Warships to the Red Sea, Macron Says
France will send two naval warships to the Red Sea to strengthen security in the region, President Emmanuel Macron announced, as tensions continue...
French Tax Hikes Tapped Out, Spending Cuts Inevitable, Says Audit Office
France can no longer rely on raising taxes to fix its strained public finances and must shift decisively to cutting government spending, the...
French first quarter GDP growth seen at 0.2%-0.3%, central bank chief says
France’s economy is expected to post modest growth in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP projected to expand between 0.2% and 0.3%,...
France and Canada Deepen Arctic Ties with New Consulates in Greenland
France and Canada have formally opened diplomatic consulates in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, in a strategic move designed to strengthen ties with the Arctic...
France Rallies Global Leaders to Defend Women’s Rights at Fourth Feminist Foreign Policy Conference
As the world faces growing conflict, economic instability and rising authoritarianism, one truth stands firm — when crises strike, it is women and...
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...
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Thirty African Countries Included in Permanent U.S. Visa Bond Scheme
Citizens of 30 African countries have been included in a permanent U.S. visa bond programme designed to strengthen immigration compliance and reduce visa...
Ghana Government Backs Proposal to Extend Presidential Term to Five Years
Ghana’s government has expressed support for proposals to extend the presidential term from four years to five years, arguing that a longer tenure...
