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Guinea-Bissau general sworn in as transitional president following coup

France, Nov. 27 -- "I have just been sworn in to lead the High Command," General Horta Nta Na Man declared, after taking the oath of office in a low-key ceremony at the military's headquarters in the ... Read More


French lawmakers unanimously opposed to EU-Mercosur trade deal

France, Nov. 27 -- The resolution rejecting the Mercosur accord was put forward by the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party. MPs approved it by 244 votes to one.The sole MP who voted against immediat... Read More


Macron unveils voluntary military service as concerns grow over Russia

France, Nov. 27 -- The plan comes as several European nations worry about US President Donald Trump's shifting prioritiesand the impact of Russia's aggressive posture. "France cannot remain idle," Ma... Read More


Nigeria declares security emergency after wave of mass kidnappings

France, Nov. 27 -- Tinubu said the police would hire 20,000 more officers, raising their strength to 50,000, and authorised the use of National Youth Service Corps camps as training centres. He also t... Read More


West Africa bloc, African Union observers voice concern over Guinea-Bissau coup

France, Nov. 27 -- A group of army officers said on Wednesday they hadseized "total control" of the coup-prone west African country, arresting its president, closing its borders and suspending its ele... Read More


Observers warn of deepening crisis after Guinea-Bissau military takeover

France, Nov. 27 -- A group of army officers said they had seized "total control" of the coup-prone west African country, arresting its president, closing its borders and suspending its electoral proce... Read More


France wary of MAGA influence ahead of 2027 elections

France, Nov. 27 -- The warning comes as far-right parties are on the march across Europe, including in France, where the National Rally (RN) party sees its best shot at winning the presidency in 2027.... Read More


French rapper Maes jailed over kidnapping charges in Morocco

France, Nov. 27 -- Maes, who has roots in Morocco and whose real name is Walid Georgey, was arrested upon landing in Morocco in January after fleeing the United Arab Emirates where he feared he could ... Read More


Sarkozy loses final appeal as top court upholds 2012 campaign conviction

France, Nov. 27 -- Six months of the sentence were suspended and can be served through alternatives such as an electronic bracelet instead of prison time. Sarkozy, who is 70, had challenged the 2024 ... Read More


Guinea-Bissau military claims to have seized power after disputed vote

France, Nov. 26 -- The dramatic takeover unfolded as gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in the capital, Bissau, with soldiers in uniform blocking the main thoroughfare to the compound. Milit... Read More