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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....
Chad Ends Defense Agreement with France
Chad has officially terminated its defense and security cooperation agreement with France, signaling a shift toward greater autonomy in managing its national security....
Kemi Seba’s Arrest Sparks Outcry Over French Imperialism in Africa
The recent arrest of Kemi Seba, founder of the Pan-African Emergency movement, has ignited significant backlash, particularly from those advocating for African sovereignty...
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Nigeria–Kenya Relations Gain Fresh Momentum as Honourable Minister of State Receives Kenyan High Commissioner
The Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Wednesday 18 February 2026 received the High Commissioner of the Republic...
Repsol Is Owed $5.4 Billion by Venezuela, Annual Report Shows
Spain’s energy group Repsol disclosed in its 2025 annual financial report that it is owed 4.55 billion euros (about $5.37 billion) by the Venezuelan state,...
