THE French government on Wednesday urged Nigeria and private sector operators to protect the ocean as humans and creatures depend on it for their livelihood. Mr Olivier Poivre d’Arvor, the French Ambassador-at-large for the Oceans, made the call during…
FRANCE has warned of possible repercussions for the United States economy should Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell be dismissed from his post, suggesting the move would adversely affect the US dollar and wider financial stability. The cautionary note from Paris…
IN a symbolic move reflecting France’s evolving military role in Africa, the Port-Bouët military base in Côte d’Ivoire has officially been transferred to the Ivorian army. The handover, which took place on Thursday in the presence of French Minister of…
FRANCE and Senegal have agreed to establish a commission to coordinate the withdrawal of French troops from the West African nation by the end of 2025. The decision, announced Wednesday, follows calls from Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to end the…
FRANCE is set to officially hand over its only military base in Côte d’Ivoire on February 20, 2025, marking a significant reduction in French military influence in West Africa. This development was reported by RFI, highlighting a pivotal moment in France’s…
FRANCE is set to present a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday, calling for increased diplomatic pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Reuters reported. French Ambassador to the UN,…
THE French army has officially handed over its final military base in Chad, marking the conclusion of a long-standing military presence in the central African country. The transfer ceremony took place in the capital, N’Djamena, on Thursday, as reported by…
FRANCE’s judiciary on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad on suspicion of complicity in war crimes, specifically relating to the death of a French-Syrian man in 2017. Investigating judges suspect al-Assad of complicity in…
IN a dramatic shift, France’s long-standing influence in Africa is facing its greatest challenge in decades. Two key allies, Chad and Senegal, have signalled a move to redefine their relationships with Paris, marking a pivotal moment in the post-colonial dynamic.…
CHAD has demanded that France withdraw its 1,000-strong military presence by January 31, 2025, marking the end of French military operations in the Sahel nation. This abrupt six-week deadline, confirmed by Chadian authorities, has heightened tensions between N’Djamena and Paris.…
