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South Africa beat Rwanda to advance to 2026 World Cup as Nigeria crush Benin

France, Oct. 14 -- South Africa won the three-horse race on Monday night from African qualifying Group C for a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Rwanda as pacesetters Benin lost 3... Read More


Iranian court sentences two French nationals to 31 and 32 years for spying

France, Oct. 14 -- An Iranian lower court has handedheavy prison sentences to two French citizens charged withspying for France and Israel, the semi-official Fars news agencyreported on Tuesday. The a... Read More


One in four French people forfeiting rights due to difficult admin procedures

France, Oct. 14 -- Almost a quarter of French people have given up their rights due to the complexity of administrative procedures, according to a survey published on Monday by the country's Defender ... Read More


Thousands of Afghan refugees return from Pakistan as border tensions boil over

France, Oct. 14 -- As Taliban forces hit back at Islamabad over alleged air raids inside Afghan territory, waves of refugees returning from Pakistan are struggling to rebuild their lives in Taliban-ru... Read More


Accra law firm challenges Ghana-US migration deal before Supreme Court

France, Oct. 14 -- Ghanaian lawyers have filed a petition before the country's highest court seeking the suspension of a bilateral migration agreement with the US.They claim the deal contradicts inter... Read More


Five teams fight for final three African slots for 2026 World Cup

France, Oct. 14 -- Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final thr... Read More


Morocco Gen Z protesters call for 'peaceful sit-ins' to demand reforms

France, Oct. 14 -- The movement behind nationwide protests sweeping Morocco, the GenZ 212 youth collective, has called for "peaceful sit-ins" to push its demands for reforms on education, health care ... Read More


Morocco Gen Z protesters call for 'peaceful sit-ins'

France, Oct. 14 -- The movement behind nationwide protests sweeping Morocco, the GenZ 212 youth collective, has called for "peaceful sit-ins" to push its demands for reforms on education, health care ... Read More


Funding crunch puts one in three French NGOs at risk, survey shows

France, Oct. 14 -- A budget crisis and shrinking public funding are squeezing France's 1.4 million NGOs, and a new survey shows 30 percent of them lack sufficient cash flow, putting their work at risk... Read More


Madagascar's president urges respect for constitution, ignores calls to resign

France, Oct. 14 -- Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina has said he was sheltering in a "safe place" following an attempt on his life, ignoring calls to resign after spiralling unrest that... Read More