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French investigators blocked from Elysee Palace in events contracts probe

France, April 15 -- Financial investigators went to the presidential palace in the morning, but were not allowed to enter, the national financial prosecutor Pascal Prache said. They were told that Ar... Read More


Moroccan court upholds terms for Senegalese jailed after Cup of Nations final

France, April 14 -- Nine were sentenced to one year in prison and fined 5,000 dirhams (€460), while six others received six-month sentences and fines of 2,000 dirhams (€180). The remaining... Read More


Government backtracks on plans allowing more work on 1st May holiday in France

France, April 14 -- "The government is aware of the particular sensitivity of this issue," said labour minister Jean-Pierre Farandou on Monday evening, following a meeting with trade union reps. "It ... Read More


'Mission man' Queiroz takes over as Ghana head coach

France, April 14 -- "This is not just another job," said the 73-year-old after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced the appointment. "It is a mission. And I am ready to give everything of m... Read More


Blockade on Iranian ports must be lifted, French foreign minister tells RFI

France, April 14 -- RFI: After 45 days of conflict in the Middle East, the United States yesterday imposed a blockade on Iran's ports. President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy any Iranian fast... Read More


Champions League: PSG boss Enrique warns squad over 'tricky' clash at Liverpool

France, April 14 -- PSG dominated Liverpool during the 2-0 first leg victory at the Parc des Princes last Wednesday but squandered four good chances to add to the scoreline. "Everyone says: 'You won ... Read More


Presidential favourite Wadagni elected in Benin with over 94 percent of votes

France, April 13 -- The electoral commission published the preliminary tally overnight Monday to Tuesday, though it has not yet issued final official results. Sacca Lafia, head of the country's indep... Read More


Pope Leo sets off on African tour focused on peace and unity

France, April 13 -- The 70-year-old will cover more than 18,000 kilometres across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea - delivering 11 speeches and presiding over seven masses before r... Read More


France, UK to hold talks without US on restoring Strait of Hormuz traffic

France, April 13 -- "In the coming days, together with the United Kingdom, we will organise a conference with those countries prepared to contribute alongside us to a peaceful multinational mission ai... Read More


Nigeria opens investigation after deadly airstrike kills dozens in market

France, April 13 -- The airstrikes on the village of Jilli, in Yobe State, occurred on Saturday, with the death tolls differing according to the sources. Nigerian military jets struck the villag... Read More