Senegal Air inks two ATR aircraft deal in France
Air Senegal SA, the new Senegalese national airline, has ordered two ATR 72-600s aircrafts valued at €50 million at the Paris Air Show, local media […]
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UN Security Council Okays deployment of G-5 Joint Force in the Sahel
The United Nations Security Council, on Wednesday, unanimously approved a resolution welcoming the deployment of a 5,000-strong force from five African countries to restore peace […]
Benin’s president undergoes successful surgeries in France
Benin’s president Patrice Talon has returned home after almost one month of medical leave in France, local media reported. Patrice Talon, dubbed the “King of […]
Morocco, France Eager to Pool Efforts for Shared Goals in Africa
Morocco and France have voiced resolve to pool efforts to fulfil their shared goals in Africa, mainly boosting the continent’s development and growth and promoting […]
France’s Macron meets with Alassane Ouattara, promises to boost ties
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday vowed to strengthen military partnership with Côte d’Ivoire, as he met with the west-African nation’s leader Alassane Ouattara at […]
France Calls UN to Back Anti-jihadist Force in Sahel
France has asked the UN Security Council to authorize the deployment of a five-nation African military force to fight jihadists in the Sahel region and […]
Paris, Rabat more committed than ever to bolster their partnership
Paris and Rabat reiterated their commitment to bolster their partnership, notably in the fields of security, sustainable development, culture and education, said the Royal Office […]
Mali: France kills about 20 jihadists, state of emergency extended
French forces in Mali have killed more than 20 militants hiding in a forest near the border of Burkina Faso, Reuters reported, quoting a statement […]
Western Sahara: UNSC draft resolution positive for Morocco
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday examined a new resolution aimed at ending the decades-long, multi-pronged dispute over the ultimate status of Western Sahara. […]
Mauritanian parliament votes to change national flag
Mauritanian lawmakers on Tuesday voted to change the national flag component by adding stripes to it to ‘better represent those who battled for the country’s […]