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Malian artist Amadou Bagayoko dies at 70 following an illness
Amadou formed half of the famous music duo Amadou & Mariam, the ‘blind couple from Mali.’ Their France-based manager Yannick Tard said he died Friday afternoon in the hospital. Guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of star Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died at 70 following an illness, his family said on Friday, April…
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🇨🇮 France Returns Last Military Base to Ivory Coast, Marking End of an Era
On February 20, 2025, France officially handed over its sole remaining military base in Ivory Coast, the Port-Bouet military camp, to local authorities. This marks the end of decades of French military presence in the country, symbolizing a new chapter in bilateral relations. The ceremony, attended by defense ministers from both nations, included a symbolic…
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🇹🇳 A Tunisian extremist is on trial accused of killing 3 people in a French church
A Tunisian man went on trial in France on Monday on terrorism charges over the killing of three people in a basilica in the French Riviera city of Nice in 2020, one of multiple attacks that year linked to Islamic extremism. The assailant, who was shot and seriously wounded by police, says he remembers nothing.…
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🇫🇷🇱🇾 Sarkozy on Trial: Gaddafi’s Shadow Over France
The former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, is back in court, this time facing allegations of illegal campaign financing tied to the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The trial, which began on January 6, 2025, accuses Sarkozy of accepting up to 50 million euros from Gaddafi’s regime to fund his 2007 presidential campaign—a direct violation of…
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Air France Losing Market Share in Africa: A Looming Revenue Crisis
Africa, a continent of rapid economic growth and an emerging middle class, has long been a lucrative market for global airlines. Air France, with its extensive network connecting African capitals to Europe and beyond, has traditionally enjoyed a dominant position in the region. However, recent trends suggest that this dominance is waning, posing a serious…
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French Corruption Investigation Sends Shockwaves Through Ivory Coast’s Elite
In a revelation that has sent ripples through Abidjan’s political and business circles, a French magistrate has been quietly investigating a network of alleged corruption and money laundering tied to prominent figures in Ivory Coast’s elite. The inquiry, which targets suspected “corruption of foreign public officials” and “money laundering,” implicates several high-ranking officials and business…
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🇫🇷France’s African Influence Wanes: A Pivot Toward Anglophone Africa
France’s grip in Africa continues to weaken. Following military and diplomatic pushback in the Sahel region—particularly from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—France is now facing forced renegotiations of key contracts with Senegal and Chad. This decline marks a major turning point for France’s influence on the continent. However, recent developments suggest Paris is recalibrating its…
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🇹🇩🇫🇷 Chad Ends Military Ties With France: A New Chapter in African Sovereignty
In a bold move signaling a shift in the geopolitical landscape of central Africa, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has announced the termination of Chad’s military cooperation agreements with France. The announcement, made during a televised address, underscores Deby’s commitment to fulfilling promises made during his inauguration in May 2024. According to Deby, the defense…
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🇳🇪Niger Takes Control of Uranium Mine Amid Growing Rift with France
The diplomatic spat between Niger’s military-led government and its former colonial power, France, has taken a dramatic turn. In a move that underscores the shifting dynamics of control over Africa’s natural resources, Niger’s junta has seized control of the Somair uranium mine, which had been operated by the French nuclear energy company, Orano. The Somair…
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