insert_link Africa Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University In July 2023, Niger’s military took over in a coup just two years after the country’s first transition to civilian power. The coup has brought into sharp focus the role of foreign countries in Niger’s politics. Before the coup, France and the US were the main security allies of Niger. But the coup leaders, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, were open about […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 18
insert_link World France faces jump in electricity prices Electricity prices in France will go up from next month, as the government ends its barrier to cost increases introduced to help consumers with the energy crisis in Europe. Ross Cullen reports. todayJanuary 22, 2024 25
insert_link Sport Alldritt named France’s Six Nations captain in Dupont’s absence Gregory Alldritt will captain France in the Six Nations with regular skipper Antoine Dupont away on Olympic sevens duty, the French Rugby Federation announced on Wednesday. Aldritt faces a tough challenge in his first match in the role fronting up against last season's Grand Slam winners Ireland in Marseille on February 2. La Rochelle's powerful No 8 Alldritt has been a pivotal figure since Fabien Galthie took over as […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 6
insert_link World French president sets out new policies in marathon news conference The French president has set out new policies ranging from liberal market reforms to an overhaul of parental leave. Emmanuel Macron made the announcements in a marathon news conference on Tuesday. Ross Cullen reports from Paris. todayJanuary 17, 2024 7
insert_link 2 6 Oshiwambo Omunamimvo 34 Gabriel Attal oye o prime minister ompe ya France Gabriel Attal okuulikwa onga o prime minister ya France,sho omupresitend Emmanuel Macron ta lalakanene oku ilongekidhila noku nkondopeka oomvula dhe 3 dhaguhunina onga omupresitend. Poomvula 34,Attal okwa ningi o prime minister omugundjuka mondjokonona yongaashingeyi ya France,a landula Laurent Fabius ngoka kwali ena omimvo 37 sho kwali uulikwa ku Francois Mitterrand mo 1984. Attal okwa pingenapo Elizabeth Borne,ngoka azi miilonga uusiku womandaaha,nokwa kala mombelewa oomwedhi 20. Gabriel Attal ngoka eli ominista […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 23 6 2
insert_link Africa Scramble for the Sahel – why France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University The Sahel, a region 3,860km wide located south of the Sahara Desert and stretching east-west across the African continent, has been a focus of attention around the world recently. In the last decade, issues such as terrorism, insecurity and trafficking have characterised the region. Military takeovers have been a major source of concern in the region and beyond in the last few years. […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 3
insert_link World The United Kingdom, Germany and France call for ‘sustainable ceasefire’ in Gaza The UK, France and Germany have joined calls for an immediate, and ‘sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza. UK shadow minister Wes Streeting says there is work to be done if a ceasefire is to be sustainable. todayDecember 18, 2023 25
insert_link World New night train connects Berlin and France Rail enthusiasts in Europe are celebrating a new overnight service connecting the German and French capitals. The train will leave daily at 8.20 pm, and arrive at its destination at 10.20 am the following day, with the rail company offering passengers the opportunity to rest instead of rush. Trent Murray reports. todayDecember 12, 2023 23
insert_link Africa Zambia’s foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis By Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs, build infrastructure, provide health, education and social services and deal with climate change. Its president, […] todayDecember 1, 2023 7