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Increasing border checks across Europe test Schengen free movement

France, May 8 -- Paris told the European Commission last week it would maintain border checks for another six months - a measure allowed under Schengen freedom of movement rules in the case of serious... Read More


How Africa helped forge French billionaire Vincent Bollore's empire of influence

France, May 8 -- Heir to a family fortune built in paper manufacturing, Bollore steadily transformed the business into a sprawling network of commercial and political influence. First expanding throu... Read More


South Africa rejects xenophobia claims over anti-migrant protests

France, May 8 -- In recent weeks, demonstrations targeting foreign nationals have erupted in several major South African cities, at times turning violent. The unrest has prompted concern from countri... Read More


Why experts say the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak is not another Covid

France, May 8 -- The outbreak aboard the Dutch-operated MV Hondius has drawn global attention after passengers infected with the rare Andes strain of hantavirus travelled across several countries, pro... Read More


DRC opposition alarmed after President Tshisekedi hints at third term

France, May 8 -- "If the people of Congo ask me to return, I am at their disposal," Tshisekedi said during a three-hour press conference in Kinshasa on Wednesday evening. In power since 2019 and more... Read More


France returns ambassador to Algeria in further sign of thawing relations

France, May 8 -- French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo will attend ceremonies in Algeria on Friday to mark the 1945 Setif massacre, in which French troops violently repressed pro-democ... Read More


Nigeria security 'has never been worse' as coup trial opens

France, May 8 -- The military trial comes days after six civilians appeared before the High Court in Abuja over the same plot, which authorities allegedly tried to conceal for months after it unfolded... Read More


English elections see Labour Party punished and gains for populist Reform

France, May 8 -- Thursday's elections for 136 local councils in England, alongside those to elect devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales, are the most significant ‌test of public opinion in ... Read More


EU rolls out €6m West Bank aid plan amid settler violence against Palestinians

France, May 7 -- The project was confirmed on Monday by the Palestinian Authority and the EU office in Jerusalem. It is expected to be finalised within a few months and developed with local and intern... Read More


Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations

France, May 7 -- Ukraine never said it would abide by Moscow's call to halt strikes and lambasted Russian leader Vladimir Putin for only wanting to pause fighting so he could stage a grand parade on R... Read More