Nigeria election campaign begins as voters grapple with inflation crisis

France, Aug. 19 -- Africa's most populous country is straining from years of economic turmoil and violence from armed groups - though a divided opposition works in favour of Tinubu, seeking a second t... Read More

Southwest France steps up mosquito control following 20 chikungunya cases

France, Aug. 19 -- The chikungunya cases are described as "autochthonous", meaning the virus was contracted in France rather than brought back by someone from abroad. The largest-known outbreak of 16... Read More

Southwest France steps up mosquito control after 20 chikungunya cases

France, Aug. 19 -- The chikungunya cases are described as "autochthonous", meaning the virus was contracted in France rather than brought back by someone from abroad. The largest-known outbreak of 16... Read More

Twenty years after Probo Koala, Africa still grapples with 'waste colonialism'

France, Aug. 19 -- On 19 August 2006, more than 500 tonnes of harmful substances unloaded from the ship were dumped at 18 sites around Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital. The fumes spread a foul smell a... Read More

Liberia to take in up to 1,200 US deportees within a year

France, Aug. 19 -- "Liberia intends to accept up to 1,200 persons to be transferred from the United States of America within a year," the West African country's government said in a statement. A firs... Read More

Ukraine war was Putin's 'fatal mistake' says Russian politician exiled in Paris

France, Aug. 19 -- Nadezhdin, who attempted to challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, has been barred from running as an MP in September's parliamentary election... Read More

How degradation and drought are threatening the land that feeds us

France, Aug. 19 -- The summit's theme is "Restoring Land, Restoring Hope" and delegates are expected to discuss ways to tackle drought and land degradation, including the Riyadh Global Drought Resilie... Read More

Angelique Kidjo says Hollywood star is 'for Africa, but also for France'

France, Aug. 19 -- The five-time Grammy winner unveiled her star on Tuesday at a ceremony in Hollywood attended by film stars and music industry figures. "I never imagined I'd be here - never," the 6... Read More

France to expel two Iranian diplomats amid growing 'interference' row

France, Aug. 19 -- "Two Iranian diplomats in France will be expelled in the coming days," Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in a post on X on Tuesday, adding the move was a consequence of the "in... Read More

Hichilema secures second term after tense Zambia election

France, Aug. 18 -- The Electoral Commission of Zambia announced early Tuesday that Hichilema won re-election with around 60 percent of votes cast on 13 August. His closest challenger, Brian Mundubile... Read More

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