France eye World Cup glory as Morocco loom
Doha – Defending champions France on Sunday trained their sights on a World Cup semi-final against surprise package Morocco... Read more
11 Dec, 2022
Burkina Faso awards gold mine permit to Russian firm
Ouagadougou – Military-ruled Burkina Faso has awarded an exploration permit for a new gold mine to Russian firm Nordgold,... Read more
9 Dec, 2022
Iran triggers outrage with first hanging over protests
Paris – Iran carried out its first known execution on Thursday over the protests that have shaken the regime... Read more
9 Dec, 2022
A century on, French-built train in Ethiopia still ‘a blessing’
Dire Dawa – The train pulled out of Dire Dawa station with a creak and disappeared into the pre-dawn... Read more
8 Dec, 2022
Dior showcases fashion in shadow of Egypt’s pyramids
Cairo – French fashion house Dior on Saturday held its first show at Egypt’s ancient Giza pyramids, presenting its... Read more
4 Dec, 2022
Burkina Faso suspends French broadcaster RFI
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso on Saturday ordered the immediate suspension of Radio France Internationale (RFI) broadcasts, accusing it of... Read more
4 Dec, 2022
Burkina Faso seeks French arms for anti-jihadist volunteers
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso has asked France, its former colonial power and ally, to provide “weapons and ammunition” for... Read more
2 Dec, 2022
Argentina, Australia advance to World Cup last 16 as France upset
Doha – Lionel Messi’s Argentina booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday with... Read more
1 Dec, 2022
WATCH | Biden to host Macron for White House state visit
Washington – France’s Emmanuel Macron was set to be hosted by President Joe Biden at the White House on... Read more
1 Dec, 2022
Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts
Doha – Five-time champions Brazil and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds with a... Read more
29 Nov, 2022
