Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters
The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?
2023-09-01 19:21
Gabon coup shows how France's influence on its former territories is disintegrating
When President Leon Mba of Gabon was toppled by the military in 1964, then-French President Charles de Gaulle sprang into action and immediately sent French troops to restore Mba to power.
2023-09-01 12:27
Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria
Coastguards reportedly kill two French-Moroccan tourists who strayed into Algerian waters from Morocco.
2023-09-01 10:17
General Brice Oligui Nguema: Who is Gabon's coup leader?
Who is General Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?
2023-09-01 00:58
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
2023-08-31 08:48
Gabon coup: Simple guide to what's happening
President Ali Bongo is under house arrest after being ousted by the army after a disputed election.
2023-08-30 20:57
France to ban the wearing of abayas in schools, fueling accusations of Islamophobia
France will ban schoolchildren from wearing abayas ahead of the upcoming academic year, the government has said, the latest in a series of contentious restrictions in the country on clothing associated with Muslims.
2023-08-28 21:15
Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.
2023-08-28 20:59
San Marino country profile
Provides an overview of San Marino, including key dates and facts about this small European state.
2023-08-28 16:59
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
2023-08-28 04:17
Evidence found of German mass execution by French Resistance after D-Day
Casings and coins at a site in central France suggest prisoners were shot by the French Resistance after D-Day.
2023-08-27 09:19
Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
2023-08-26 09:54