France

Protesters Target Embassies Amid DRC Crisis

Demonstrators in Kinshasa attacked the embassies of Rwanda, France, Belgium, and the United States, condemning international inaction over the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, gunfire echoed through parts of Goma as Congolese troops clashed with militia fighters backed by Rwandan forces. The eastern city has turned into a battleground since fighters from the Tutsi-led M23 armed group and Rwandan troops entered central Goma on Sunday night.

29 January, 2025 40

Oshiwambo

France alopota omunhu wotete tamonika oudu wombuto ipe yoludi lo mpox

Ouminsity wouhaku moshilongo osho onghela owati eshiivifo oleya pefimbo ehangano louhaku mounyuni WHO, lahangwa laendulula natango omalodwelo alo kombinga yetandavelo talitwikile lomukifi. Omukanda lopota owa ulika kutya ombuto yoludi lepulo lo 1b, ola kolekwa munakuningwa oshihakanwa oo tahangwa moshitopolwa shouninginino woshilongo shedina Brittany. Nande ongaho ouministy wouhaku moshilongo osho owa shiivifa watulapo eenghendabala dapama oku ya moshipala etandavelo loudu wombuto yo MPOX. Monakudiwa oudu wombuto yo Mpox, oo wakala washiivika […]

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Africa

Niger Military Government Takes Control of Orano’s Uranium Mine

France's Orano reported that Niger's military government has taken operational control of its Somair uranium mining subsidiary, following a coup in July 2023. And according to Al Jazeera, the company stated that the Nigerien authorities were refusing to halt production and were preventing the export of uranium, which has affected local communities and workers. The move comes after the ECOWAS imposed sanctions on Niger, halting all exports, including uranium.

7 January, 2025 23

World

French President due to address the nation later today on no-confidence vote

French President Emmanuel Macron is due to address the nation later today after the country's government lost a no-confidence vote. Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted as far-right and left-wing legislators joined forces to support the motion against him. Barnier had tried to push through a contentious budget without parliamentary approval. France24 reporter in Paris - Catherine Norris-Trent - says it's an uncertain time for France and its president. […]

5 December, 2024 42

Africa

Chad ends military cooperation with France

The military junta in Chad has announced an end to military cooperation between the country and France. Tesem Akende reports. Aljazeera further reports that Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah described France as "a key partner" but emphasised that Chad has now "matured and become a sovereign state that fiercely protects its independence." The announcement came on Thursday, just hours after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's visit. While Chad has […]

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Africa

Chad Terminates Military Cooperation With France

The military junta in Chad has announced an end to military cooperation between the country and France. Tesem Akende reports.

2 December, 2024 31

Africa

Senegal Marks 80th Anniversary of 1944 Massacre of African Soldiers

Reuters reports indicate that Senegal commemorated the 80th anniversary of the 1944 massacre in which African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two were killed by French troops. The soldiers had demanded fair treatment and payment upon their return. The massacre occurred in Thiaroye, a village near Senegal's capital, Dakar. Senegal has long called for France to take responsibility, issue an official apology, and investigate the […]

2 December, 2024 19

World

France to legalise online casinos

France says it wants to legalise online casinos. The news came in the form of an amendment to the budget which is being debated by MPs. By legalising and regulating internet casinos the government says it can "limit the impact of online games on the health of consumers”. Ross Cullen reports.

23 October, 2024 47

World

Body of missing teen Lina found 250km South of Paris

The body of Lina, a French teenager who went missing in September 2023, has been found, some 250 km south of Paris. The 15-year-old disappeared while walking to a train station in the country's east. Ross Cullen reports.

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