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Djibouti election unfolds at strategic shipping chokepoint

France, April 10 -- Guelleh, 78, is set to extend his 27-year rule in a country that sits at the entrance to the Bab al-Mandab strait, one of the world's busiest shipping routes, where tensions linked... Read More


Kenya approves defence pact with France, as Paris shifts focus from West Africa

France, April 10 -- Signed in October 2025, the accord establishes a five-year framework - renewable once automatically. The agreement will "enhance Kenya's defence capacity through access to French ... Read More


'Think twice': scam warning for fans as Celine Dion tickets go on sale

France, April 10 -- Canadian diva Celine Dion is planning a five-week residency beginning from 12 September, with performances on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The additional dates on 18 and 25 ... Read More


Middle East set to dominate Macron's first meeting with Pope Leo

France, April 9 -- Macron will hold talks with Pope Leo on Friday morning, after spending Thursday evening meeting members of the Community of Sant'Egidio, a Catholic charity and peace organ... Read More


Will Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil exports weaken Moscow's war effort?

France, April 9 -- Since March, Ukrainian strikes have reached deeper into Russian territory, damaging refineries as well as major terminals that are central to Russia's oil exports. After a campaign... Read More


France moves to boost military budget, arms stockpiles in face of Russian threat

France, April 9 -- "The persistent Russian threat to our continent, with an open war [...] remains my primary concern in terms of military preparedness," Fabien Mandon, the army's chief of staff, told... Read More


Four migrants die off French coast in failed Channel crossing attempt

France, April 9 -- Two men and two women were swept away by strong currents near the village of Equihen-Plage, regional official Francois-Xavier Lauch said. Another person was treated for hypothermia... Read More


Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener

France, April 9 -- Captain Manae Feleu retains her place in the starting line-up, albeit with a switch from lock to back row, but she is just one of seven players to survive from France's third-place ... Read More


France warns Lebanon must not be 'scapegoat' after Israeli strikes

France, April 9 -- "We strongly condemn these massive strikes," Barrot told French broadcaster France Inter. The strikes formed the most intense bombardment of the Lebanese capital since the start of... Read More


French foreign minister Barrot condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon

France, April 9 -- "We strongly condemn these massive strikes," Barrot told French broadcaster France Inter. The strikes formed the most intense bombardment of the Lebanese capital since the start of... Read More