France’s Influence Wanes as Africa Shuns Colonial ties
ACROSS Africa, French flags are burned, military bases shut down overnight, and defence agreements terminated. France, once a dominant power…
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France Assures NDLEA of More Support, Collaboration
THE French government on Saturday assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of more collaboration and support in the…
Colonial Tax: France’s Grip on African Economies Persists
DECADES after independence, the legacy of colonialism continues to burden many African countries. Through a controversial system of colonial taxes,…
Nigeria-France $300m Deal Sparks Debate on Economic Ties
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to France marked a pivotal moment in Nigeria-France relations, with the two nations signing agreements worth $300 million to…
France Admits 1944 Senegal Massacre
FRANCE has officially recognised its role in the 1944 massacre of West African troops in Senegal, marking a significant step…
Nigeria and France Seal €300m Deal
NIGERIA and France have solidified their partnership with two key agreements signed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Paris.…
France Backs African Role in UN, IMF, and World Bank
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated France’s commitment to boosting Africa’s presence in key international institutions, including the United Nations…
France Unveils squad for Super Falcons Friendly
THE France Football Federation, FFF, on Thursday unveiled a 30-player squad for the international friendly against the Super Falcons of…
Algerian President Postpones France Visit Amid Rising Tensions
ALGERIAN President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has postponed his planned visit to France once again, while accusing the former colonial power of…
Mali’s President Accuses France Of Economic Sabotage
MALI’S Transitional President, Assimi Goïta, has accused France of attempting to undermine the country’s administration by printing counterfeit CFA franc…