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Senegal court charges fifth former minister Amadou Mansour Faye over graft

France, May 27 -- A Senegalese court on Monday indicted a fifth minister from the country's former government on corruption charges as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps up an anti-graft campaign, ... Read More


Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 2: Adieu Caroline. What of Richard?

France, May 27 -- Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of their respective singles titles with straight sets victories as French star Caroline Garcia said goodbye to all that and Richar... Read More


Private military firms undermine France's quiet exit from West Africa

France, May 27 -- France has restructured its military presence in recent months, closing most of its historic bases in West Africa. However, the arrival of private military companies employing French... Read More


French Senate to vote on post-cyclone 'refoundation' bill for Mayotte

France, May 27 -- Legislators in France's upper-house are preparing to inject nearly €4 billion into Mayotte as part of a sweeping plan to tackle the territory's deep-rooted social, economic, an... Read More


Sinner outwits Rinderknech to move into French Open clash with Gasquet

France, May 27 -- Top seed Jannik Sinner displayed commendable composure and aplomb on Monday night to quell the partisan centre court crowd on his way to overpowering the Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech... Read More


Macron champions 'rules-based order' as France courts Vietnam

France, May 27 -- Amid rising US-China rivalry in Southeast Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron has pitched France as a stable, rules-driven partner with economic clout and diplomatic balance durin... Read More


How 184 random citizens helped shape France's debate on assisted dying

France, May 27 -- French MPs will on Tuesday vote on two landmark bills on palliative care and assisted dying. They're the result of months of debate shaped by a rare democratic experiment that brough... Read More


Defending champion Alcaraz zaps Zeppieri to reach second round at French Open

France, May 26 -- French Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the second round at the French Open on Monday after dispatching the Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri. The 22-year-old Spa... Read More


Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 1: A whole lot of love for Nadal

France, May 26 -- Cheers rang out and a river of tears flowed as Rafael Nadal, the king of clay, came back to the land where he stomped all over Roger and Novak and Andy and everyone else to the point... Read More


Defending champion Swiatek advances to second round at French Open

France, May 26 -- Iga Swiatek started the defence of her French Open title on Monday with a straight sets dismissal of Rebecca Sramkova on centre court. The 23-year-old Pole won 6-3, 6-3. "It is neve... Read More