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.
2023-09-08 19:22
Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
The decision follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries.
2023-09-07 17:46
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.
2023-09-04 18:17
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.
2023-09-03 01:21
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.
2023-09-02 08:25
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.
2023-09-02 07:22
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.
2023-09-02 06:51
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.
2023-08-28 04:17
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.
2023-07-23 18:15
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
2023-07-19 02:48
France riots: Can Paris prevent tensions igniting again?
The riots in the country's suburban estates have subsided, for now, but deep divisions remain.
2023-07-08 12:46
France riots: 'For the politicians we are nothing'
In one of Marseille's most deprived neighbourhoods, residents say local despair fuels riots.
2023-07-05 07:55