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'Politics and glamour' take the catwalk at African fashion exhibition

France, April 5 -- Originally developed by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the exhibition toured New York, Portland, Chicago, Melbourne and Montreal before arriving in Paris. "The... Read More


Easter in Jerusalem disrupted by war and restrictions at Holy Sepulchre

France, April 5 -- On routes approaching the church, where Christians believe Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and rose from the dead, police at checkpoints screened a small number of worshippers al... Read More


Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa, major report warns

France, April 4 -- The conflict threatens to increase the cost of living and curtail growth on the continent, the report warned. The Middle East accounts for 15.8 percent of Africa's imports and 10.9... Read More


How effective is France's fight against racial discrimination?

France, April 4 -- Bally Bagayoko, of the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party, has been subjected to racist comments both on and off screen since he was elected mayor of the multi-cultural Paris subur... Read More


Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend mayor

France, April 4 -- Bally Bagayoko, 52, of the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party, was elected mayor of Saint-Denis in the first round of municipal elections on 15 March. The Frenchman born to Malia... Read More


Algeria's electoral reform could tighten president's grip on power

France, April 4 -- The package of constitutional amendments, approved unanimously on Tuesday evening, hands the government key roles in organising elections and changes the criteria for who can run ei... Read More


French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war

France, April 4 -- The passage, a vital maritime route for oil and liquified natural gas, has been virtually blocked by Iran since the start of the war. But both ships made the crossing on Thursday, ... Read More


Future uncertain in New Caledonia after French MPs block reform plan

France, April 3 -- The National Assembly voted 190 to 107 to throw out the bill, put forward by pro-independence MP Emmanuel Tjibaou. The move sends the text back into the parliamentary process with t... Read More


More than 1,800 killed by army and jihadists in Burkina Faso since 2023, NGO reports

France, April 3 -- Burkina Faso's ruling junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, took power in a September 2022 coup. It has been unable to stem violence waged by jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qae... Read More


France's Ligue 1 trials live broadcast of ref exchanges in PSG-Toulouse clash

France, April 3 -- The central referee, Eric Wattellier, will be equipped with a microphone that will be remotely controlled by members of the VAR team supervising the match. They will deploy the tec... Read More