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Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland

France, Dec. 31 -- Tens of thousands of people gathered across Somalia on Tuesday to protest Israel's decision to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by more than 20 countri... Read More


Political split over Bardot funeral with Le Pen to attend but not Macron

France, Dec. 31 -- The Elysee Palace said on Tuesday it had been in contact with Bardot's family following the announcement of her death on Sunday, and that a national tribute had been proposed but no... Read More


French cinemas project optimism for 2026 after disappointing year

France, Dec. 31 -- Nearly 157 million tickets were sold in French cinemas this year, according to figures released on Wednesday by the National Centre for Cinema and Moving Images (CNC) - well below t... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 9: No dancing for Put as Tanzania party on

France, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria's party-poopers As the battle loomed, Paul Put threw down the gauntlet: vanquish Nigeria and qualify for the last-16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and I will invite you... Read More


Macron to seek fresh momentum in New Year's address amid political deadlock

France, Dec. 31 -- With just 16 months to go until the next presidential election, Emmanuel Macron is in one of the weakest political positions of his two terms. The televised address is a fixed mome... Read More


Guinea junta leader Doumbouya wins controversial election by landslide

France, Dec. 31 -- Doumbouya, 41, secured just under 87 percent of the vote in the first round, comfortably above the threshold required to avoid a run-off, the General Directorate of Elections said o... Read More


Guinea junta leader Doumbouya wins controversial election in landslide victory

France, Dec. 31 -- Doumbouya, 41, secured just under 87 percent of the vote in the first round, comfortably above the threshold required to avoid a run-off, the General Directorate of Elections said o... Read More


Tanzania reach Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages for first time

France, Dec. 31 -- Ismael Gharbi gave Tunisia the lead from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time. But Feisal Salum levelled just after the restart in the Group C match at the Stade Prince Moula... Read More


Tanzania reach Cup of Nations knockout stages for first time

France, Dec. 31 -- Ismael Gharbi gave Tunisia the lead from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time. But Feisal Salum levelled just after the restart in the Group C match at the Stade Prince Moul... Read More


Eurostar resumes full service after Channel Tunnel power fault

France, Dec. 31 -- Travellers trying to cross between London and mainland Europe in the run-up to the New Year were left scrambling on Tuesday after all Eurostar services linking the UK capital with P... Read More