French President Emmanuel Macron says Russian flag has no place at Paris Olympics Games
Russia as a country has no place at the 2024 Paris Olympics and no Russian flag should be used at next year's Games, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
The decision follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema being sworn in as president
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source
A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup: Military chief says suspension of democracy only 'temporary'
Gabon's main opposition accuses the military of showing no sign they plan to hand power back to civilian rule.
1970-01-01 08:00
Macron looks on as France's Africa policy crumbles
France's post-colonial days are long gone and yet its influence in Francophone Africa is in tatters.
1970-01-01 08:00
Macron says enforcement of abaya ban in French school will be 'uncompromising'
French authorities will be "uncompromising" in their enforcement of a new ban on abayas in schools, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday, following the decision to ban the robe-like garment in the upcoming academic year.
1970-01-01 08:00
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
1970-01-01 08:00
Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution
Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.
1970-01-01 08:00
France's Macron slams hire of US economist for EU antitrust role
By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday criticised EU antitrust chief Margrethe
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Can Paris prevent tensions igniting again?
The riots in the country's suburban estates have subsided, for now, but deep divisions remain.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: 'For the politicians we are nothing'
In one of Marseille's most deprived neighbourhoods, residents say local despair fuels riots.
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