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French bill clears path to return artefacts looted during colonisation

France, Aug. 2 -- A bill to make it easier for France to return cultural objects taken during the colonial period was presented at a ministerial council in Paris this week by Culture Minister Rachida ... Read More


Africa braces for fallout as US tariff deadline is pushed back a week

France, Aug. 1 -- African countries have gained an extra week to renegotiate trade terms with Washington, with new US tariffs- including steep hikes for South Africa and Algeria- now due to take effec... Read More


Food security campaigners warn of uneven progress in fight against hunger

France, July 29 -- Campaigners fighting to reduce food insecurity across the planet have warned in a new report that certain regions must not be left behind as advances are made on other continents. ... Read More


More than 110 aid and human rights groups denounce 'mass starvation' in Gaza

France, July 24 -- More than 100 aid organisations warned on Wednesday of "mass starvation" across Gaza, with their staff severely affected by widespread shortages. Israel is under mounting internatio... Read More


More than 110 aid and human rights groups denounce Gaza 'mass starvation'

France, July 24 -- More than 100 aid organisations warned on Wednesday of "mass starvation" across Gaza, with their staff severely affected by widespread shortages. Israel is under mounting internatio... Read More


US poised to quit Unesco again, amid Trump's push to scale back global ties

France, July 22 -- The United States is preparing to withdraw from Unesco, the United Nations' cultural and educational agency. The decision is part of President Donald Trump's broader approach to red... Read More


US poised to quit Unesco again amid Trump's push to scale back global ties

France, July 22 -- The United States of America is preparing to withdraw from Unesco, the United Nations' cultural and educational agency. The decision is part of President Donald Trump's broader appr... Read More


Violence erupts in Kenya as 'goons' attack protesters over death in police custody

France, June 18 -- Hundreds of men armed with whips and clubs, known locally as 'goons', attacked groups of protesters in Kenya on Tuesday. The demonstrations were sparked by the recent death of a man... Read More


'Towering giant ofKenyan letters' author Ngugi wa Thiong'o dies aged 87

France, May 29 -- Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o has died, his daughter announced on Wednesday evening. With his focus on post-colonial identity, he was considered one of East Africa's greatest liter... Read More


South Africa, US to discuss critical minerals despite tough Trump meeting

France, May 22 -- South Africa's President CyrilRamaphosa said that South Africa has up to nine critical minerals that the United States needs, and he hopes to advance discussions on bilateral trade d... Read More