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France bombed Chadian rebels to stop coup d’etat ―Foreign minister

France’s military struck rebels in Chad to prevent a coup d’etat against President Idriss Deby, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian…

6 years ago

Macron promises minimum wage increase

France's President Emmanuel Macron has promised a minimum wage rise and tax concessions in response to weeks of violent protests.…

6 years ago

Over 1,700 arrested over ‘yellow vest’ protests in France

More than 1,700 people were arrested across France during the latest ''yellow vest" protests as demonstrators clashing with riot police…

6 years ago

France suspends fuel tax hikes in bid to calm fiery protests

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced a six-month moratorium on planned tax hikes on fuel in response to weeks…

6 years ago

One dead, over 100 injured in French protests over fuel prices

A protester was accidentally run over and killed by a car during a demonstration over rising fuel prices, a top…

6 years ago

Buhari off to France for peace forum

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari will attend the first edition of the Paris Peace Forum taking place in the French capital November…

6 years ago

France’s niqab ban violates human rights, UN panel rules

THE United Nations Human Rights Committee has said that France’s ban on Muslim women wearing the niqab in public was…

7 years ago

French environment minister quits during live radio interview

  FRANCE'S environment minister Nicolas Hulot announced his resignation during a live radio interview on Tuesday, citing his disapproval of…

7 years ago

2 die celebrating France’s World Cup 2018 win over Croatia

TWO people died as millions took to the streets to celebrate France's World Cup win over Croatia on Sunday. In…

7 years ago

French President commends Ecobank’s commitment to creative industries

  THE President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has applauded Africa’s culture and its creative industries, while commending  Ecobank, sponsor of…

7 years ago

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