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WHO members reach accord 'in principle' over how to tackle future pandemics

France, April 12 -- Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have reached an accord "in principle" over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of discussions triggered by the global Co... Read More


Nigeria bans song critical of President Bolo Tinubu's economic policies

France, April 12 -- Authorities in Nigeria have barred radio and TV stations from playingTell Your Papa - a song critical of President Tinubu and his administration's economic policies. Tell Your Pap... Read More


Will US-Iran nuclear talks break the deadlock or fan the flames?

France, April 12 -- The United States and Iran are on Saturday holding talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, for the first time since President Donald Trump cancelled a 2015 deal. Hosted by Oman, the m... Read More


Defective Takata airbags prompt mass recall of popular car models in France

France, April 11 -- The French transport ministry has ordered Toyota and Mercedes to take 20 models off the road, due to faulty airbags that could explode and seriously injure drivers. The recall inv... Read More


Coup leader favourite to win as Gabon heads to the polls, hoping for change

France, April 11 -- Gabon stands at a political crossroads this weekend, as the nation heads to the polls for its first presidential election since the 2023 military coup - a vote that could mark a cl... Read More


Spain adopts plan to relocate unaccompanied minors from Canaries

France, April 11 -- The Spanish government on Thursday approved a plan to relocate thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors across the country, to relieve crowded reception centres in the Canary Isla... Read More


Spain adopts plan to relocate unaccompanied minors from Canary Islands

France, April 11 -- The Spanish government on Thursday approved a plan to relocate thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors across the country, to relieve crowded reception centres in the Canary Isla... Read More


French PM, former ministers face inquiry over handling of school sexual abuse

France, April 11 -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will appear before a parliamentary commission on 14 May to answer questions about his role in a 1998 investigation into alleged child sexual a... Read More


Despite pause on US tariffs, African economies face uncertain future

France, April 11 -- African exporters have welcomed a temporary reprieve from new US tariffs, after President Donald Trump suspended a planned 30 percent import tax for 90 days - but the bigger pictur... Read More


Who are the candidates in Gabon's post-coup presidential election?

France, April 11 -- In Gabon, the electoral campaign is in full swing ahead of the presidential election on 12 April, with eight candidates in the running. Who are these seven men and one woman? Gabo... Read More