Category: France
Rape as a weapon of war: France's shameful legacy in Algeria
Sixty years ago, Algeria won its independence after a brutal war with France. There is plenty of documentation on the…
Paris suspends Bolloré electric buses after two catch fire
Issued on: 29/04/2022 – 13:47 Dozens of electric buses will be taken off the streets of Paris temporarily “as a…
French army rejects Mali’s accusations of espionage, violation of airspace
Issued on: 28/04/2022 – 21:26 The French army on Thursday rejected accusations by Mali of espionage and violation of the…
Inquiry into Paris airport landing scare points to pilot error
Issued on: 28/04/2022 – 16:39 Air France pilots who reported their Boeing 777 was failing to respond while preparing to land earlier…
FRANCE 24 and RFI contest ‘definitive’ broadcasting suspension in Mali
Issued on: 27/04/2022 – 22:08 Mali’s media regulator on Wednesday ordered the definitive suspension of FRANCE 24 television and RFI…
Macron targeted by tomatoes on first public appearance after re-election
Issued on: 27/04/2022 – 17:09 French President Emmanuel Macron was the target Wednesday of a bunch of tomatoes hurled by…
How France’s parliamentary elections play a crucial role in party funding
France is gearing for a fiercely contested parliamentary election on June 12 and 19 as Emmanuel Macron’s defeated adversaries make…
Le Pen, Mélenchon want ‘third round’ win – but Macron favoured to win parliamentary majority
The French presidential election results on April 26 gave Emmanuel Macron a comfortable victory – setting the stage for the…
France’s Macron faces a divided nation after election win
Issued on: 26/04/2022 – 08:27 French President Emmanuel Macron faced the daunting challenge of uniting a deeply divided nation Tuesday…
Anzac Day commemorations resume in France after hiatus for Covid-19 pandemic
Issued on: 25/04/2022 – 19:44 Several hundred people attended Anzac Day commemorations in France on Monday honouring Australian and New…