Niger: French diplomat’s departure sparks joy in capital
Nigerien activists made their presence known outside a French military base in Niamey as they celebrated the French Ambassador to...
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France’s top court rejects appeal to overturn abaya ban
The highest court on French soil ruled that the government’s controversial ban on the abaya is legal, Middle East Monitor...
Macron’s Morocco visit “not scheduled”
A source close to the Moroccan government said that the country has no plans to host Emmanuel Macron, reports the...
France blocks visas to students from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
France will suspend visas for students from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, reports French media outlet Radio France Internationale (RFI),...
Niger: French troops stand their ground despite multiple protests
Thousands demonstrated in Niamey, in front of a military base where French troops are operating, reports African News and agencies,...
France’s PM claims Mali “contained” terrorism when French troops were present
France’s Prime Minister noted that the presence of French troops on Malian soil made it possible to “contain” terrorism, reports...
France waits for formal request to aid Morocco
Paris has said that it is prepared to help Morocco and is waiting for a formal request for assistance, according...
France Algerians Protest: Hunger Strike for Reunification
As tensions brew between Paris and Algiers, news of the mistreatment of Algerian migrants in France threatens to exacerbate President...
Niger: Junta castigates France for “blatant interference”
Niger’s military junta has slammed France as the country continues to be supportive of ousted Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum, reports Africa...
Niger Protests Surge for French Troop Exit
Anti-French sentiments in Africa are on the rise, as the European nation is increasingly seen as a contributor to the...
Niger: Macron on board with ECOWAS’ intervention plan
Emmanuel Macron has confirmed his support for military intervention in Niger as a coup struck the former French colony in July. ...
French MP blasts Macron for sacrificing ties with Morocco
French MP Michèle Tabarot once again raised the issue of the problematic bilateral relationship between France and Morocco. At a...
France opens access to Algeria independence war archives
In yet another move seeking to reconcile relations with Algeria, France declassified Algerian Independence War archive files, including a number...
France bans Islamic dress in schools
France’s Education Minister has announced that the wearing of the abaya will be forbidden in state schools. The abaya is...
Sarkozy finally on trial for 50m Euro “loan” from Gaddafi
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to go on trial in 2025 for allegedly receiving around 50m euros (42m...
