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France has been under pressure from the European Union to crack down on Russian mercenary group Wagner, which was recently accused of operating in the country. In a surprising move, …
Russia’s Wagner Mercenary Group Faces Reprieve in France Amid EU Pressure Read More
France’s delicate balancing act with a former Wagner informant The European Union has intensified its crackdown on the so-called ghost fleet of tankers transporting Russian oil, a shadowy network that …
France’s secret handling of a Wagner militia informant raises questions Read More
In a developing situation in Morocco, Cristóbal López Romero, the Archbishop of Rabat, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Five women have come forward with accusations against him, describing …
Morocco archbishop faces serious allegations of misconduct Read More
Morocco archbishop faces allegations of misconduct In a developing situation in Morocco, five women have come forward with allegations against the Archbishop of Rabat, Cristóbal López Romero, accusing him of …
Morocco archbishop faces allegations of misconduct Read More
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has issued a landmark ruling declaring the imprisonment of Nigerien human rights defender Moussa Tiangari unlawful and demanding his immediate release. This …
Un calls for Nigeria to free detained rights activist immediately Read More
The diplomatic corps of Burkina Faso stationed in Paris has recently taken a significant step that has sent shockwaves through the transitional authorities in Ouagadougou. Members of the Burkinabè embassy …
Diplomats of Burkina Faso seek political asylum in France Read More
Ecouter l’article Gabon is significantly enhancing its fiscal incentives to promote sustainable transportation. The recently adopted Rectified Finance Law (LFR) 2026 introduces a crucial exemption from Value Added Tax (VAT) …
Gabon boosts sustainable mobility: electric vehicle imports and sales now VAT-exempt Read More
Foot, Ligue 1, Strasbourg Strasbourg affrontera aussi Newcastle en match amical Le Racing Club de Strasbourg, 8e de Ligue 1 à l’issue de la saison, a amendé son programme estival en …
Strasbourg affrontera aussi Newcastle en match amical avant d’entamer la saison de Ligue 1 Read More
The era of unregulated charity appeals on social media has come to an end in Burkina Faso. The Ministry of Solidarity has introduced sweeping measures requiring prior authorization for all …
State control stifles Burkina Faso’s humanitarian spirit Read More
In the shadow of military-led transitions, the line separating trusted collaborators from potential threats can dissolve without warning. In Niger, recent developments surrounding Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine have …
Civil rule under military rule: the fragile position of Niger’s prime minister Read More
Football Football. “Du sang-froid, du caractère et du talent” La presse suisse, romande en particulier, était forcément dithyrambique après la qualification historique de la Suisse pour les quarts de finale …
Coupe du monde. Parmelin salue un résultat “historique, 1ère étape vers la finale” Read More
Foot, Ligue 1, Nice Dans l’attente d’un transfert, Terem Moffi à la reprise de Nice Terem Moffi ne devrait plus porter le maillot niçois. (B. Papon/L’Équipe) De retour de prêt à …
Dans l’attente d’un transfert, Terem Moffi à la reprise de Nice en Ligue 1 Read More