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France charges five soldiers over 2021 Channel migrants tragedy


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French judges have charged five soldiers over the deaths of 27 migrants who sank while trying to cross the Channel in a small boat in November 2021. The soldiers are among nine people held in custody in the probe into the tragedy. A…

Nigerian singer Burna Boy thrills fans in France


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Nigerian Afrobeats Singer Burna Boy, performed in a sold out concert in Paris, France at the La Défense Arena as he continued his ‘Love, Damini’ World Tour. READ MORE: Nigerian Stars Burna Boy And Tems Attend Met Gala 2023 The…

Tennis: Rafael Nadal Turns Down Claycourt Event Wildcard


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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has turned down a wildcard offer for next week's Challenger tournament in Bordeaux as the Spaniard's participation in the French Open hangs in the balance, the claycourt event director said on Sunday. Nadal has…

Ivory Coast: France reaffirms commitment against terrorism


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France reaffirmed in Côte d'Ivoire its commitment and that of the European Union (EU) in the fight against terrorism in Africa, rejecting the accusation " in relation to their support to Ukraine”. The French Secretary of State for…

Zambian President discusses debt, economic ties in France


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French president Emmanuel Macron welcomed his Zambian counterpart Hakainde Hichilema. The thorny topic of the restructuring of Zambia’s debt was among top issues since France co-chair of the Creditor Committee with China. On the sidelines…

Davido’s music most streamed in UK, Canada, France -Spotify


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Global online streaming platform, Spotify, announced that Davido’s music is most streamed in Canada, United Kingdom, Nigeria and France. READ MORE: Davido thrills New York fans with first live performance The Spotify’s Artiste and…

Athletics: Ethiopia, Kenya Dominate Paris Marathon


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Ethiopian athlete Abeje Ayana won the men's race at the Paris Marathon on Sunday in his first competitive run over the distance, while Kenya's Helah Kiprop claimed the women's title. Ayana, 20, won in a time of two hours, seven minutes and…

French pension protest blocks entrance to Louvre museum


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Trade union protesters angered by President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms have blocked the Louvre museum in Paris frustrating crowds of visitors. Demonstrating peacefully against plans to make most French work an extra two years to…

Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in country


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Burkina Faso's military government on Monday suspended France 24 broadcasts in the country after the TV station aired an interview with the head of terrorists North African wing AQIM. Relations between Paris and Ouagadougou have…

Pension reforms: Police, protesters clash in France


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French police have clashed with protesters in Paris after the government forced through pension reforms without a vote in parliament. Crowds converged on Place de la Concorde in response to raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. A…