Côte d’Ivoire Joins Regional Trend, Seeks Withdrawal of French Military
Côte d’Ivoire has announced that French troops stationed in the country for decades will depart by January 2025. President Alassane Ouattara confirmed this move on […]
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Nigeria Rejects Allegations of Working with France to Undermine Niger’s Junta
Nigeria has emphatically denied claims by Niger’s military ruler, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, that it collaborated with France to destabilize Niger. In an interview aired […]
France Hands Over Military Base to Chad Following End of Defense Pact
Chad has officially taken control of a French military base in Faya, mere weeks after N’Djamena terminated its defense cooperation agreement with Paris. Local sources […]
France’s airbase in Djibouti may play greater role as French troops rush to pull out of Chad
French military base in Djibouti may assume a greater role, France’s president suggested last week, as its troops are asked by Chadian authorities to speed […]
Biden reiterates in Cape Verde support for African seats on the UN Security Council
During a stopover in Cape Verde on Monday, December 2, President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to establishing “two permanent seats for African countries” on […]
Historic Colonial Massacre Stirs Renewed Calls for Justice in Senegal
Eight decades after French colonial forces executed West African soldiers in Thiaroye, Senegal intensifies demands for full accountability and historical transparency. The December 1944 massacre, […]
Nigerian President Tinubu to make historic State visit to France
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a State visit to France on November 28 and 29, marking the first such visit by a […]
UAE’s French-designed weapon tech found in Sudan ‘in violation of UN embargo’ — Amnesty
Armored vehicles manufactured by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and equipped with defense systems designed and built in France are being used during the civil […]
Morocco’s Very Impressive Success in Africa Offers Considerable Scope for Partnership with France – Think-Tank
Morocco’s very impressive efforts and success in Africa offer considerable scope for triangular partnerships with France, Thierry Montbrial, Founding President of l’Institut français de relations […]
French President wraps up state visit to Morocco after sealing a strengthened exceptional partnership
At the invitation of King Mohammed VI, President Emmanuel Macron paid a three-day state visit to Rabat this October 28-30 that highlighted by the sealing […]