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MILITARY1h agoFrance and Chad sign 'renewed' defence partnership following two-year hiatusFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. The countries' defence ministers signed a declaration of intent to structure their defence cooperation "on a renewed basis".RFI [en]
POLITICS1h agoNiamey denounces « a serious act of ingratitude » after the expulsion of two Nigerien agents by FranceSelon une source diplomatique, Paris a déclaré persona non grata deux agents de renseignement nigériens en poste en France. La décision passe mal à Niamey, qui rappelle que l’un d’eux avait été blessé en 2014 lors d’une mission conjointe avec l’armée française.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS23h agoFrance intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in operation off Réunion IslandFrance’s navy has boarded an oil tanker suspected of helping Russia evade Western sanctions in an operation hundreds of kilometres south of the French Indian Ocean territory of Réunion Island.RFI [en]
POLITICS6d agoOke presents letter of credence to Macron, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to FranceLetters of credence are formal diplomatic documents issued by a country’s head of state to confirm the appointment of an ambassador or permanent representative. The post Oke presents letter of credence to Macron, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to France appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 6Benin-France: what to remember from the meeting between Romuald Wadagni and Emmanuel MacronLe chef de l’État béninois a effectué sa première visite officielle en France, où il a scellé trois accords économiques avec son homologue. Et, selon nos informations, acté la nomination de l’ancien ministre de la Culture Jean-Michel Abimbola comme futur ambassadeur à Paris.Jeune Afrique
HEALTHOct 6France earmarks a further €7m to help fight DRC's worst-ever Ebola crisisRFI [en]
HEALTHOct 4France to step up Ebola funding in Congo amid resurgence fearsBarrot made rare trip by a Western leader to the northeastern Congolese city of Bunia, where a laboratory-confirmed case of mpox ⁠was identified in mid-September.citizen_digital · kenya
HEALTHOct 3France pledges more support to fight DRC Ebola outbreak as deaths top 4,000RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 1DRC-France: from Kinshasa to Bunia, the stakes of Jean-Noël Barrot's visitLe ministre français des Affaires étrangères se rend les 2 et 3 octobre en RDC, avant une conférence humanitaire à Paris. Il fera une étape, inédite pour le chef de la diplomatie française, dans l’est du pays.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 29‘Tinubu undergoing treatment in France’ -  SoworeAsked to provide evidence for his claim that Tinubu is currently hospitalised, Sowore said his information came from sources he considered reliable, but acknowledged that he did not know the nature of the alleged ailment. The post ‘Tinubu undergoing treatment in France’ - Sowore appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28The “traitors”, France, AES and ECOWAS… In Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré sets his lineQuatre ans après le coup d’État qui l’a porté au pouvoir, le chef de la junte burkinabè assume sa rupture avec Paris et refuse tout retour au modèle démocratique « occidental ». Sur l’AES, en revanche, il admet que les résultats restent en deçà des ambitions affichées.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 22Uganda : France Expands Support for Uganda Green EntrepreneursFrance is increasing its support for green entrepreneurs in Uganda.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSSep 2119 - Member Delegation from African Diasporas in France to Observe Morocco ElectionsA 19-member delegation representing African diasporas in France will observe elections in Morocco. This signifies international interest and oversight in the Moroccan electoral process.moroccoworldnews.com · Morocco
POLITICSSep 21Forbidden Stories on Trump deportation system: France24's 'Ice, Trump and Africa'Sofia Alvarez Jurado, investigative journalist, member of the Deportation project speaks about the international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 21Deaths of 37 Miners: ASF France seeks protection for surviving detainees, witnessesVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 18Tinubu meets Macron as Nigeria, France renew commitment to stronger tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron hosted President Bola Tinubu to a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday night, reaffirming Nigeria-France bilateral ties. The post Tinubu meets Macron as Nigeria, France renew commitment to stronger ties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 18Macron Hosts Tinubu To Private Dinner In Paris, Reaffirms Nigeria-France TiesTinubu disclosed the meeting in a post on his official X handle, describing the dinner with Macron as a pleasure. The post Macron Hosts Tinubu To Private Dinner In Paris, Reaffirms Nigeria-France Ties appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 17Guinea bans France 24 TV outlet from broadcastingGuinea's media regulator banned French media outlet France 24 from broadcasting in the country Thursday, following comments it said were against the president. The post Guinea bans France 24 TV outlet from broadcasting appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Guinea-France: why Paris continues to spare Mamadi Doumbouya's regimeMalgré les accusations de répression qui visent le pouvoir en place à Conakry, Paris assume le choix du dialogue. Une stratégie diplomatique qui s’explique aussi par le poids économique croissant de la Guinée, portée par le boom minier.Jeune Afrique
WORLDSep 13Bizarre Scenes! France Pull Off Unusual Corner Routine At U20 Women’s World Cup, Confuse Ghana | VIDEOFrance stunned Ghana with a bizarre corner routine at the U20 Women’s World Cup, as their players spun in a circle before suddenly fanning out across the box. The unusual movement appeared to confuse Ghana’s defenders and created space for France to score. The clever set-piece routine quickly caught attention for its creativity and unusual execution.freepressjournal · india
POLITICSSep 7Côte d’Ivoire-France: what Simone Ehivet Gbagbo expects from her visit to ParisAffaiblie par les récentes démissions au sein du MGC, l’ancienne première dame tente de rebâtir son influence. Son séjour en France, du 18 au 22 septembre, doit lui permettre de restructurer son parti et de tisser des alliances en vue des prochaines échéances électorales.Jeune Afrique
CONFLICTSep 6Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed mutiny: What to knowAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 6Failed Coup: Niger blames France, neighbouring countries, threatens international actionPremium Times
WORLDSep 5Two Wheels, One Mission: Chibeda’s Nigeria-To-France Solo Motorcycle Ride For Hope And HealingFor Chibeda, the ride was about representation, reshaping how African women are seen. The post Two Wheels, One Mission: Chibeda’s Nigeria-To-France Solo Motorcycle Ride For Hope And Healing appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV