News

French military convoy in Burkina Faso remains blocked after protests

Ouagadougou – A French military convoy heading for Mali remained blocked in Burkina Faso on Thursday after being hampered... Read more

25 Nov, 2021

Countries

France urges citizens to leave war-hit Ethiopia ‘without delay’

Addis Ababa – France on Tuesday became the latest country to advise citizens to leave war-torn Ethiopia as Tigrayan... Read more

23 Nov, 2021

News

Four wounded after Burkina Faso protest against French army

Ouagadougou – Four people were treated for gunshot wounds in Burkina Faso on Saturday after French and Burkinabe forces tried... Read more

21 Nov, 2021

Arts and Leisure

Franco-Cameroon artist Fred Ebami explores African icons in pop-art

Lagos – Inspired by Andy Warhol’s pop-art movement, Franco-Cameroonianartist Fred Ebami is exploring African and African-American icons with colourful,... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

World

‘Convalescing’ Charlene to miss Monaco’s national day – palace

Monaco – Princess Charlene of Monaco, the wife of Prince Albert II, will miss the principality’s national holiday this week... Read more

16 Nov, 2021

Technology

Facebook whistleblower: ‘I want to start a youth movement’

Paris – What exactly does one do after leaking thousands of documents from the world’s most powerful social media company?... Read more

13 Nov, 2021

World

Murderer of elderly French Jewish woman gets life sentence

Paris – A French court on Wednesday sentenced the killer of an elderly Jewish woman to life imprisonment, with... Read more

12 Nov, 2021

News

Algeria welcomes ‘respectful’ French comments amid row

Algiers – Algeria on Wednesday welcomed comments from the office of French President Emmanuel Macron expressing regret over a row... Read more

11 Nov, 2021

News

Tears, dance as Benin welcomes back looted treasures from France

Cotonou – With drums, dancing and tears, Benin on Wednesday welcomed back nearly 30 royal treasures looted from the... Read more

11 Nov, 2021

Arts and Leisure

Looted African art: Colonial ghosts haunt Europe’s museums

Paris – With France on Tuesday returning royal treasures taken from Benin in the 19th century, here is a recap... Read more

10 Nov, 2021