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France’s Macron Accuses Niger’s Ruling Military of Holding French Ambassador ‘Hostage’
President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern on Friday over the situation of France's envoy to Niger, stating that the ambassador is effectively being held captive...
Africa
French President Says France Will No Longer Interfere In African Domestic Affairs
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed today that Paris has no intention of returning to its previous policy of intervention in Africa.
He arrived in Libreville...
African Diaspora
France Criticizes Portrayal of French Troops in “Black Panther; Wakanda Forever”
France's defense minister has called out Marvel Studios' superhero film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever for representing it's troops in Africa in a "false and...
Africa
‘Students From Nigeria, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Lead in Search of Education Abroad,’ Report Says
A new report by ‘Campus France,’ which highlights trends among African students looking to study abroad has determined that Nigeria, Cameroon, and Zimbabwe have...
Africa
Burkina Faso Ends French Military Accord, Says It Will Defend Itself
The Burkina Faso government, in a statement on Monday, said that the country has decided to end a military deal that allows French forces...
Africa
Hundreds Join Protest Against France’s Presence In Burkina Faso
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, to demand the departure of the French ambassador to the country.
The demonstration was...
Africa
French Minister Dismisses Accusation of Interference in Burkina Faso Politics
The French vice-chancellor, who is visiting Burkina Faso, has denied accusations that Paris wants to meddle in the already troubled former colony.
After her meeting...
Africa
African War Veterans Win Lengthy Battle Against France For Full Pension Rights
Some of the last survivors of a colonial-era infantry corps in France that recruited tens of thousands of African soldiers to fight in French...