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Somaliland president makes 'historic' visit to Israel

France, June 14 -- In December, Israel became the first country to recognise the independence of Somaliland since it declared its autonomy from Somalia in 1991 following a civil war. "The visit carri... Read More


UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: ministry

France, June 14 -- Navy commandos boarded the ship under cover of darkness by fast-roping from a helicopter in the dark, according to footage released by the ministry. The interception in the early h... Read More


Uganda's Ghetto Kids to shake it with Shakira at World Cup final

France, June 14 -- "We were huge Shakira fans," says Ssegirinya Madwanah, better known as King, a member of the Ghetto Kids dance troupe. "Our manager always told us, 'Keep at it, maybe one day she'l... Read More


Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit

France, June 14 -- The "No-G7" coalition of more than 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups aims to denounce "fascism and imperialism". The demonstration takes place the day before Group of Sev... Read More


US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer

France, June 13 -- The interception came after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, that have been marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truc... Read More


How visa applications became big business across Africa

France, June 13 -- If you are applying in Senegal for a French visa, or in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a Chinese visa, your first point of contact may not be an embassy at all, but VFS Global... Read More


Lebanon reports strikes on south as Israel issues broad evacuation warnings

France, June 13 -- The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli airstrikes hit several areas covered by the warning, including the villages of Rihan and Sujud, located not far from Nabatieh, ... Read More


Six Georgians jailed for theft of rare Russian books in France

France, June 13 -- The trial is the latest case seeking justice for a spate of similar heists in recent years from libraries across Europe, suspected to be the work of an organised network with potent... Read More


Man linked to Dominique Pelicot on trial accused of drugging and raping partner

France, June 12 -- The defendant, appearing before the Rhone Criminal Court on Thursday and Friday, denied the charges. According to investigators' findings, the 39-year-old bodyguard was "eager to b... Read More


Resumption of $20bn Cabo Delgado gas project reignites both hope and resentment

France, June 12 -- It is barely 7am in the departure lounge at Pemba airport in northern Mozambique, on a day in early May. Around a dozen passengers sit quietly, some trying to recover from a short n... Read More