South Africa’s Ambassador to France Dies in Apparent Suicide in Paris
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, widely known as Nathi Mthethwa, was found dead on Tuesday morning at the base of a luxury […]
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Russia Courts Niger with Nuclear Ambitions as French Influence Fades
Russia has proposed building Niger’s first nuclear power plant, positioning itself as a partner in power generation, medical applications, and training local expertise. The plan, […]
Macron and Faye Seek Reset in France–Senegal Relations Amid Historical and Economic Debates
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting his Senegalese counterpart, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, 27 August, in a meeting […]
Côte d’Ivoire to Mark 65 Years of Independence with Grand Military Display in Bouaké
As Côte d’Ivoire approaches its 65th Independence Day, the nation’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) are set to deliver an extraordinary show of unity and […]
Burundi’s president Ndayishimiye appointed AU special envoy to navigate Sahel turmoil
The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy to the crisis-ridden Sahel region, in a strategic bid to revitalize […]
France Ends Military Presence in Senegal as West Africa Redefines Strategic Autonomy
The French military on Thursday, July 17, officially completed its withdrawal from Senegal, marking the end of its last permanent troop deployment in West Africa. […]
Equatorial Guinea Accuses France of Neo-Colonialism Over Seized Paris Mansion
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Equatorial Guinea has accused France of engaging in neo-colonial conduct, urging the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to halt the […]
France Approves Return of Ivory Coast’s Sacred “Talking Drum” After Over a Century
France’s National Assembly has formally approved on Monday, July 7, the return of the sacred Djidji Ayôkwé drum to Ivory Coast, marking the final legislative […]
France Hands Over Rufisque Base to Senegal as Military Withdrawal Progresses
France has officially handed over its military base in Rufisque, a western city in Senegal, marking another step in its phased withdrawal of forces from […]
Moroccan, French air forces conduct Joint “Marathon 25” military drills
Morocco and France launched a large-scale joint air exercise, “Marathon 25,” on June 23 in the southern Moroccan city of Guelmim, aimed at enhancing interoperability […]