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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...
Niger Reclaims Control of Somair Uranium Mine
Niger’s government has taken control of the Somair uranium mine, previously operated by French state-owned nuclear fuel company, Orano. This development marks a...
Senegal Commemorates 80th Anniversary of the Thiaroye Massacre
On the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye called for a renewed commitment to acknowledging and honoring the...
France Becomes Nigeria’s Leading Export Destination in 2024
France has solidified its position as Nigeria’s top net export destination, with trade volumes reaching unprecedented levels in the first half of 2024....
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German state data point to higher national inflation as Iran war pushes energy prices up
Preliminary data from several German states indicate that inflation in Germany is set to rise at the national level, driven largely by surging...
Foreign investors flee Indian assets at record pace on oil shock, pummel rupee
Foreign investors have pulled money out of India at an unprecedented pace as surging global oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty rattled markets, putting...
