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China opens tariff-free trade to nearly all African countries

France, May 1 -- China's State Council tariff commission said earlier this week that the zero-tariff treatment will run until 30 April 2028. The move expands an earlier policy in force since 1 Decembe... Read More


Planned EU-Taliban talks on return of Afghan nationals spark backlash

France, May 1 -- The Belga news agency on 23 April reported a potential visit to Brussels by Taliban officials. It quoted "European officials" as saying "a mission in Brussels is expected before the ... Read More


Washington sanctions former DRC president Kabila over 'support' for rebels

France, May 1 -- The US Treasury said in a statement on Thursday that Kabila had provided financial support to the Congo River Alliance (AFC) in order to shape political developments in eastern Democr... Read More


Fighting racism 'must be at heart of presidential debate', French mayor tells RFI

France, May 1 -- Born in France to Malian parents, Bagayoko of the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party - which the government has designated "far-left" - is now mayor of the second largest town in th... Read More


Controversial EU-Mercosur free trade deal comes into force

France, May 1 -- The agreement to create one of the world's biggest free-trade zones was sealed in January after more than 25 years of intermittent negotiations. The deal, which eliminates tariffs on... Read More


Controversial EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force

France, May 1 -- The agreement to create one of the world's biggest free-trade zones was sealed in January after more than 25 years of intermittent negotiations. The deal, which eliminates tariffs on... Read More


France's Foreign Legion still built for 'hardest combat' as drones reshape war

France, April 30 -- Founded in 1831, the legion is open to recruits from around the world and currently includes soldiers from 144 countries. Today, it has 9,600 troops, making up around 10 percent of... Read More


King Charles arrives in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit

France, April 30 -- The monarch was greeted on the airport tarmac in Hamilton, the capital of the British island territory, by Premier David Burt and other dignitaries. The island stop - the first vi... Read More


Iran targets long-standing exiled opposition as war deepens repression

France, April 30 -- Nine of the 10 political prisoners executed by Iran since 18 March were linked to the People's Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (known as the MEK), according to Iran Human Rights, an... Read More


Russia vows to keep forces in Mali despite warning from separatists to withdraw

France, April 30 -- Alongside jihadist forces, Tuareg rebels launched coordinated attacks across the country last weekend. The offensive forced Russia's Africa Corps paramilitary unit to pull out of ... Read More