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Defective Takata airbags prompt mass recall of popular car models in France

France, April 11 -- The French transport ministry has ordered Toyota and Mercedes to take 20 models off the road, due to faulty airbags that could explode and seriously injure drivers. The recall inv... Read More


Coup leader favourite to win as Gabon heads to the polls, hoping for change

France, April 11 -- Gabon stands at a political crossroads this weekend, as the nation heads to the polls for its first presidential election since the 2023 military coup - a vote that could mark a cl... Read More


Fears for political stability as Joseph Kabila plans return to DRC

France, April 11 -- The planned return of former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila from self-imposed exile could shift political dynamics and complicate efforts to resolve escalatin... Read More


Spain adopts plan to relocate unaccompanied minors from Canaries

France, April 11 -- The Spanish government on Thursday approved a plan to relocate thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors across the country, to relieve crowded reception centres in the Canary Isla... Read More


Spain adopts plan to relocate unaccompanied minors from Canary Islands

France, April 11 -- The Spanish government on Thursday approved a plan to relocate thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors across the country, to relieve crowded reception centres in the Canary Isla... Read More


French PM, former ministers face inquiry over handling of school sexual abuse

France, April 11 -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will appear before a parliamentary commission on 14 May to answer questions about his role in a 1998 investigation into alleged child sexual a... Read More


Despite pause on US tariffs, African economies face uncertain future

France, April 11 -- African exporters have welcomed a temporary reprieve from new US tariffs, after President Donald Trump suspended a planned 30 percent import tax for 90 days - but the bigger pictur... Read More


Who are the candidates in Gabon's post-coup presidential election?

France, April 11 -- In Gabon, the electoral campaign is in full swing ahead of the presidential election on 12 April, with eight candidates in the running. Who are these seven men and one woman? Gabo... Read More


Macron calls US tariff pause 'fragile' and urges EU to stay strong

France, April 11 -- A decision to delay imposing tough new tariffs on the EU was a "fragile pause", French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday as he urged Europe to defend its interests and push ... Read More


Trump's tariff suspension prompts relief in Europe but concerns remain

France, April 10 -- European leaders have cautiously welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day suspension of tariffs on many trading partners, viewing it as a potential step toward... Read More