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Trade and aid to return to South Kivu as DRC-Burundi strategic border reopens

France, Feb. 24 -- The Kavimvira crossing, a key trade route linking Uvira in South Kivu province with Burundi's economic capital Bujumbura, reopened on Monday after Congolese authorities reasserted c... Read More


French prosecutors seek trial for PSG star Hakimi over rape allegation

France, Feb. 24 -- Morocco international and PSG defender Hakimi is set to stand trial after being accused of assaulting a 24-year-old woman in February 2023. "I am calmly awaiting this trial, which ... Read More


Hungary's veto stalls EU bid to raise pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war

France, Feb. 24 -- The European Union has stumbled at a crucial moment in its effort to tighten pressure on Russia, after Hungary unexpectedly blocked a new round of sanctions just as leaders sought t... Read More


Chad closes border with Sudan after clashes kill five soldiers

France, Feb. 24 -- Chad's government said on Monday in an official statement that the border would remain closed until further notice, citing "repeated incursions and violations committed by forces in... Read More


NGO denounces the detention and torture of Eritrean refugees in Egypt

France, Feb. 24 -- The report, published by Human Rights Concern - Eritrea (HRCE), states that more than 3,000 refugees from the country have been arrested in Egypt since 10 January. The NGO says it ... Read More


Moscow war against Ukraine 'triple failure for Russia', Macron says

France, Feb. 24 -- Macron has become one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters within the European Unionand one of the fiercest critics of Russia. "This war is a triple failure for Russia: militarily, e... Read More


France blocks US ambassador's access to officials after no-show

France, Feb. 24 -- France on Monday moved to block Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments made by the US administration about the killing of... Read More


France demands US ambassador to explain 'surprise' no-show

France, Feb. 24 -- On Monday France moved to block US envoy Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about the killing in Lyon of French far-r... Read More


French Foreign Minister urgesUS ambassador to explain summons no-show

France, Feb. 24 -- On Monday France moved to block US envoy Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about the killing in Lyon of French far-r... Read More


EU urges diplomacy for Iran as Trump threatens strikes amid negotiations

France, Feb. 23 -- "We don't need another war in this region. We already have a lot," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday. "It is true that Iran is at its weakest point that they have bee... Read More