Tag: France
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A Diplomatic Standoff Over Pavel Durov
The Background: Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been a subject of controversy between Russia and France. He has been critical of the Russian government and has faced pressure from authorities. Durov’s French citizenship has complicated the matter, as both countries claim jurisdiction over him. The Recent Demand: Moscow has…
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France’s U-Turn on Western Sahara: A Strategic Shift Backed by Mohammed VI and Emmanuel Macron
In a move that has sent ripples through the geopolitical landscape of North Africa, France has executed a dramatic U-turn on its stance regarding Western Sahara. This strategic shift, which has significant implications for the region, was personally supported by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a new chapter in the…
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The French energy group TotalEnergies announced its withdrawal from projects to develop natural gas fields
The French energy group TotalEnergies announced its withdrawal from projects to develop natural gas fields on the southern shelf of the Republic of South Africa. “TotalEnergies […] made two gas discoveries – Brulpadda and Luiperd – which, however, could not be developed into commercial development as the economic development and monetization of these gas discoveries…
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US declassifies nuke numbers
The United States had 3,748 nuclear warheads in stock as of September 2023, according a new ‘fact sheet’ put out by the Department of Energy. The tally includes both active (maintained in operational, ready-to-use configuration) and inactive (stocked at a depot with their tritium trigger components removed) warheads. The US began to stockpile nukes in…
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EDF Suspends Small Nuclear Reactor Project Due to Technical Complexities
The French company EDF has decided to suspend its small nuclear reactor project. The reason is the problems arising from the excessive technical complexity of this device. French energy giant EDF has suspended its NUWARD small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) project. This decision was made due to the high level of technical complexity of the…
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TOTALENERGIES TO EXIT GAS FIELD OFFSHORE SOUTH AFRICA IN BLOW TO COUNTRY
TotalEnergies, a major French oil company, has notified South Africa’s petroleum regulator that it plans to exit the 11B/12B offshore gas field, indicating a major setback for the country’s energy industry. Although no formal request has been made yet, a Petroleum Agency SA source has verified the company’s intentions. TotalEnergies found the initial of two…
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Mali’s Transitional President Assimi Goïta accuses France of printing counterfeit CFA franc notes to damage the Malian economy
The same tactic was used against Guinea in 1960, the Malian leader noted in a speech in the Malian city of Sikasso. This approach is part of “three types of terrorism” facing Mali, he continued. These are:✔️ armed terrorism:✔️ media terrorism (lies and fake news “to turn us against each other”);✔️ economic terrorism. As an…
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Delegates announce $1.2 billion in funding to produce vaccines in Africa
World leaders, health groups, and pharmaceutical firms announced $1.2 billion in funding to produce vaccines in Africa, at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation in Paris on Thursday. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed gaping global inequalities in access to vaccines, including in Africa which is facing numerous health crises. Speaking at the gathering, French…
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France is Losing Ground in Niger
French nuclear company Orano SA could lose the right to mine uranium at one of the world’s largest deposits by June 19 after Niger rejected its plan to develop the asset. For now, Orano continues to operate Niger’s only major uranium mine, but its proposed plan to develop the Imouraren deposit “does not meet the…
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