Why the African continent has a role to play in developing AI: Heads of state, top government officials, and scientists from around 100 countries have gathered ...
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Why the African continent has a role to play in developing AI
Quick Glance: Vance Warns Europeans About Excessive AI Regulation
  • U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Europeans that excessive regulation could threaten AI technology.

  • He criticized the EU's stringent regulations, which burden small firms with high compliance costs.

  • Vance emphasized the need to protect AI from ideological bias and promote trustworthy AI.

  • French President Macron supported reducing red tape but stressed the importance of regulation to build trust in AI.
France leads EU fightback against Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs: France and the European Union have condemned US President Donald Trump's new 25 percent ...
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France leads EU fightback against Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs
Quick Glance: Trump's Tariff Threats on Canadian Autos Loom Large
  • U.S. President Donald Trump is considering tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian cars, following the implementation of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.

  • The deep integration of the automotive industry between Canada and the U.S. could be jeopardized, potentially leading to production stoppages and job losses.

  • Economists warn that such tariffs would not only harm the North American auto industry but also give an advantage to European and Asian manufacturers.

  • Claims that Canada 'stole' the U.S. auto industry have been refuted by industry representatives, emphasizing decades of collaboration.
French police arrest six people after migrants' bodies found on northern beach: Authorities have arrested six people after the bodies of two migrants were found ...
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French police arrest six people after migrants' bodies found on northern ...
World powers fail to reach climate targets as UN deadline passes: As the deadline for submitting updated carbon reduction targets passed on Monday ...
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World powers fail to reach climate targets as UN deadline passes
Libya uncovers two mass graves with bodies of migrants, refugees: Libya's security authorities have recovered nearly 50 bodies from two mass graves in the ...
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Libya uncovers two mass graves with bodies of migrants, refugees
France's Violette Dorange, 23, becomes youngest sailor to complete Vendée Globe: Violette Dorange made history on Sunday, becoming the youngest skipper to ...
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France's Violette Dorange, 23, becomes youngest sailor to complete Vendée ...
New golden age for Marseille’s Bonne Mère thanks to €2.8m restoration: The statue of the Virgin Mary that has kept watch over the French port city of Marseille ...
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New golden age for Marseille’s Bonne Mère thanks to €2.8m restoration
Namibian independence leader Sam Nujoma dies aged 95: Sam Nujoma, the guerilla commander who led Namibia's fight for independence from South Africa and became ...
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Namibian independence leader Sam Nujoma dies aged 95
African leaders await response to call for ceasfire in eastern DRC: African leaders trying to solve the fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
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African leaders await response to call for ceasfire in eastern DRC
Tesla sales plummet in France amid Musk’s support for European far-right parties: Sales of Tesla cars slumped in five European countries in January ...
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Tesla sales plummet in France amid Musk’s support for European far-right ...
'My Cow, My Choice': Kenyan farmers resist livestock vaccination campaign: A protest movement has emerged in Kenya against a government plan to provide free ...
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'My Cow, My Choice': Kenyan farmers resist livestock vaccination campaign
France's Mistral AI teams up with UAE-backed developers as Le Chat app launches: French AI start-up Mistral has partnered with Cerebras Systems ...
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France's Mistral AI teams up with UAE-backed developers as Le Chat app ...
Creation must remain ‘fundamentally human’, says expert ahead of Paris AI summit: Ahead of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris next week ...
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Creation must remain ‘fundamentally human’, says expert ahead of Paris AI ...
2025 Six Nations: England edge past France as Wales droop in Italy: Just a few hours after Wales had crumpled to their 14th consecutive Test defeat ...
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2025 Six Nations: England edge past France as Wales droop in Italy
Europe's far-right leaders salute Trump and downplay threat of US tariffs: Europe's far-right leaders, including France's Marine Le Pen, on Saturday hailed the ...
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Europe's far-right leaders salute Trump and downplay threat of US tariffs
Cambodian bronze masterpiece West Mebon Vishnu undergoes restoration in France: The West Mebon Vishnu, one of the largest bronzes found at Cambodia's Angkor ...
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Cambodian bronze masterpiece West Mebon Vishnu undergoes restoration in ...
PSG smash Monaco and Brest prevail at Nantes ahead of Champions League showdowns: Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco warmed up for next week's challenges in the ...
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PSG smash Monaco and Brest prevail at Nantes ahead of Champions League ...
International report - Interim president Sharaa weighs-up Ankara and Riyadh in power struggle for Syria
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International report - Interim president Sharaa weighs-up Ankara and ...
Post-colonial artists reimagine the future in new Pompidou exhibition in Metz: After The End is an exhibition at the Pompidou Centre in Metz, showcasing artists ...
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Post-colonial artists reimagine the future in new Pompidou exhibition in ...
The Sound Kitchen - A World Radio Day celebration!: This week on The Sound Kitchen we’ll celebrate World Radio Day 2025. You’ll hear the answer to the question ...
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The Sound Kitchen - A World Radio Day celebration!
France's Jalibert and Penaud return for rugby Six Nations clash with England: France take on England in the 2025 Six Nations championships on Saturday afternoon ...
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France's Jalibert and Penaud return for rugby Six Nations clash with ...
South Africa 'will not be bullied,' Ramaphosa says after Trump attack: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday evening in his annual state of ...
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South Africa 'will not be bullied,' Ramaphosa says after Trump attack
France delivers first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine amid uncertainty over US support
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France delivers first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine amid ...
Quick Glance: First Mirage 2000-5 Fighters from France Arrive in Ukraine
  • The first French Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets have been delivered to Ukraine.

  • Ukrainian pilots, trained in France for several months, will now operate these jets for Ukraine's air defense.

  • The Mirage 2000-5 has been upgraded for air-to-ground combat and enhanced electronic warfare capabilities.

  • This delivery represents the second western fighter jet integrated into Ukraine's military following the arrival of F-16s.
PM Bayrou calls for national debate on immigration after controversial 'flooding' comments
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PM Bayrou calls for national debate on immigration after controversial ...
France to handover last military base in Côte d'Ivoire as retreat from West Africa continues
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France to handover last military base in Côte d'Ivoire as retreat from ...
Regional leaders gather in Tanzania for high-stakes summit on DRC crisis: A joint summit between the East African Community and the Southern African Development ...
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Regional leaders gather in Tanzania for high-stakes summit on DRC crisis
Paris hosts AI summit, with spotlight on innovation, regulation, creativity: France is making a bold bid to establish itself as a global leader in artificial ...
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Paris hosts AI summit, with spotlight on innovation, regulation ...
Quick Glance: Google Revises AI Principles: Embrace of Military Applications
  • Google has removed its pledge to refrain from using AI for harmful applications like weapons and surveillance.

  • The updated AI principles reflect the company's ambitions to offer AI technology to governments and other clients.

  • The new guidelines emphasize evaluating specific projects based on their benefits relative to potential risks, aligning with international human rights principles.

  • Despite internal protests, the company is aggressively pursuing federal contracts, leading to tensions within the workforce.
Macron calls Syrian leader to discuss transition, terrorism, sanctions: French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in a ...
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Macron calls Syrian leader to discuss transition, terrorism, sanctions
Global temperatures defy expectations by hitting record high, again, in January: Last month was the hottest January on record, according to Europe's climate ...
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Global temperatures defy expectations by hitting record high, again ...
Quick Glance: January Sees Record Heat Amid Cold Snap
  • January 2025 was 0.09 degrees Celsius warmer than the previous record in 2024, indicating a potential acceleration in global warming.

  • Despite the cooling effects of La Nina, global temperatures remained high due to record warmth in the oceans.

  • The Arctic experienced unusually warm conditions, with some areas 30 degrees Celsius above average, leading to the second-lowest sea ice extent on record.

  • Experts are divided on the reasons for the temperature increases, with some suggesting an acceleration in climate change, while others attribute it to random variability.
Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID: Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States ...
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Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID
PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil persists: French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in ...
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PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil ...
Quick Glance: Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Votes Amid Ongoing Challenges
  • French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived two no-confidence votes in parliament on Wednesday, gaining temporary relief.

  • The first motion received 128 votes, significantly short of the 289 needed for a majority.

  • Despite the Socialists and far-right National Rally not opposing Bayrou, the long-term stability of his government remains uncertain.

  • Analysts predict a 70-percent chance of government collapse in the coming months, especially following the controversial budget approval.
French prosecutors drop probe into Abbé Pierre sexual abuse claims: Despite sexual abuse allegations against the French homeless charity founder Abbé Pierre ...
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French prosecutors drop probe into Abbé Pierre sexual abuse claims
British PM Starmer to host EU leaders in first post-Brexit summit to strengthen UK-EU ties
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British PM Starmer to host EU leaders in first post-Brexit summit to ...
Quick Glance: Starmer Calls for Ambitious Brexit Reset in Three Months
  • Keir Starmer's chief negotiator emphasizes the need for pragmatic negotiations to secure an ambitious Brexit deal within three months.

  • A summit is scheduled for May to achieve a balanced solution benefiting citizens of both the UK and EU.

  • Key discussion topics include trade cooperation, defense, energy security, and addressing crime and migration.

  • The UK government highlights the importance of closer collaboration with the EU to enhance safety and prosperity.
France, Europe slam Trump's 'Riviera' vision for Gaza as legally indefensible: France has joined a chorus of world leaders in their condemnation of US Presient ...
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France, Europe slam Trump's 'Riviera' vision for Gaza as legally ...
France's proposed budget cuts set to slash overseas development aid: France is planning to reduce public development aid by up to 40 percent as part of its €32 ...
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France's proposed budget cuts set to slash overseas development aid
French actress Juliette Binoche to head Cannes Film Festival jury: The Cannes Film Festival has chosen Juliette Binoche, one of France's best-known actors ...
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French actress Juliette Binoche to head Cannes Film Festival jury
Frenchman on death row in Indonesia leaves jail ahead of transfer home: A Frenchman on death row in Indonesia since 2007 for drug offences left prison on Tuesday ...
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Frenchman on death row in Indonesia leaves jail ahead of transfer home
Troubled waters: French government under pressure over Nestlé revelations: According to an investigation conducted by journalists from Le Monde and Radio France ...
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Troubled waters: French government under pressure over Nestlé revelations
Spotlight on Africa - Morocco: Bridging Africa and the world through contemporary art
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Spotlight on Africa - Morocco: Bridging Africa and the world through ...
French film director Ruggia convicted of sexual abuse of Adèle Haenel: A French court has convicted French film director Christophe Ruggia of sexually abusing ...
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French film director Ruggia convicted of sexual abuse of Adèle Haenel
Quick Glance: Landmark #MeToo Verdict in France's Film Industry
  • A Paris court convicted filmmaker Christophe Ruggia of sexually assaulting actress Adèle Haenel when she was between 12 and 15 years old.

  • Ruggia was sentenced to two years of house arrest with an electronic bracelet and a two-year suspended sentence, while he denies any wrongdoing.

  • Haenel, a leading figure in the fight against sexual abuse in the French film industry, announced her resignation from the industry in 2023 due to its complicity.

  • The verdict comes amid a growing number of accusations from other actors, including Judith Godrèche, against prominent directors for sexual misconduct.
French PM Bayrou to push budget through without vote and face confidence vote: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he is ready to force his government’s ...
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French PM Bayrou to push budget through without vote and face confidence ...
EU leaders in Brussels to push for more security, defence funding: European Union leaders are gathering in Brussels on Monday to discuss boosting Europe's ...
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EU leaders in Brussels to push for more security, defence funding
French metal band Gojira wins Grammy for Olympics performance: While the American pop star Beyoncé won the top Grammy award for album of the year at the 2024 ...
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French metal band Gojira wins Grammy for Olympics performance
French epic Monte Cristo takes lead role in star-studded Césars race: The Count of Monte Cristo and Emilia Perez are among the most-nominated films for the 50th ...
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French epic Monte Cristo takes lead role in star-studded Césars race
Modern Malian architecture rooted in ancient earth techniques: In the heart of Bamako, architect Mariam Sy is leading a quiet revolution – one handful of earth ...
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Modern Malian architecture rooted in ancient earth techniques
Ghana’s unique hand-painted movie posters blend horror and humour: In Ghana, dozens of artists have made their mark creating hand-painted movie posters that ...
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Ghana’s unique hand-painted movie posters blend horror and humour
Europe's tech sector sees silver lining in DeepSeek's AI shake up: China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot may have rattled US tech giants, but in Europe some industry ...
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Europe's tech sector sees silver lining in DeepSeek's AI shake up
Humbert and Fils win to give France control of Davis Cup tie against Brazil: France took command of their Davis Cup clash against Brazil amid controversy at the ...
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Humbert and Fils win to give France control of Davis Cup tie against ...
How rebel singer Mariem Hassan galvanised Western Sahara’s fight for freedom: A powerful new documentary at France's Fipadoc festival reveals Western Sahara's ...
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How rebel singer Mariem Hassan galvanised Western Sahara’s fight for ...
Superman and Spanish artists lead the charge at Angoulême Comics Festival: The Angoulême International Comics Festival is in full swing, with a major Superman ...
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Superman and Spanish artists lead the charge at Angoulême Comics Festival
How London wild child Marianne Faithfull found her soul in Paris: British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, who died at the age of 78, had deep connections ...
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How London wild child Marianne Faithfull found her soul in Paris
Quick Glance: Versatile Artist Marianne Faithfull Passes Away
  • Marianne Faithfull, the versatile singer-songwriter and actress, has passed away at the age of 78.

  • Her musical legacy includes 21 studio albums and significant collaborations with artists like Nick Cave and Emmylou Harris.

  • Faithfull's career was marked by ups and downs, including struggles with addiction and personal loss, but she made a comeback with the 1979 album 'Broken English.'

  • She is survived by her son Nicholas Dunbar and will be remembered as an iconic figure in British music history.
Tunisia reclaims lost voices of WWI riflemen from German archives: Germany has returned hundreds of sound recordings of North African soldiers who were held as ...
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Tunisia reclaims lost voices of WWI riflemen from German archives
The Sound Kitchen - Gazan filmmakers make it to the Oscars: This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Palestinian filmmaker ...
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The Sound Kitchen - Gazan filmmakers make it to the Oscars
Five years on, has Brexit put Britain at a disadvantage in EU talks?: Five years after Brexit, the European Union appears to be setting the agenda in trade talks ...
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Five years on, has Brexit put Britain at a disadvantage in EU talks?
Quick Glance: Brexit's Fifth Anniversary: Promises vs. Reality
  • Five years post-Brexit, support in the UK has plummeted.

  • Key promises like financial relief for the NHS and immigration control have not materialized, with migration actually increasing.

  • The economic impact of Brexit is severe, with a projected 4% GDP decline and rising living costs.

  • Trade agreements, particularly with the US, remain elusive, further clouding the outlook for UK trade.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance towards second DR Congo regional capital: The Rwandan-backed armed group M23 moved south as it closed in on a key military ...
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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance towards second DR Congo regional capital
Quick Glance: Escalating Conflict in Eastern Congo
  • Congolese troops and Burundian soldiers are successfully holding back Rwandan-backed rebels in eastern Congo.

  • The M23 rebels have captured Goma and are advancing towards Bukavu, raising regional tensions.

  • The UN and international diplomats warn of a potential regionalization of the conflict as human rights violations escalate.

  • Global powers are calling for an end to the fighting and pressuring Rwanda to cease its support for the rebels.
French-Israeli hostage Ofer Kalderon among three men to be freed by Hamas: French-Israeli national Ofer Kalderon is among three hostages set to be released by ...
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French-Israeli hostage Ofer Kalderon among three men to be freed by Hamas
France hands over last base in Chad but denies end to military ties: French forces have withdrawn from Chad after 65 years, although France maintains that ...
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France hands over last base in Chad but denies end to military ties
France hands over last base in Chad amid withdrawal: The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena ...
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France hands over last base in Chad amid withdrawal
France kick off 2025 Six Nations tournament with Wales clash: France host Wales on Friday night in the opening game of the 2025 Six Nations seeking a first title ...
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France kick off 2025 Six Nations tournament with Wales clash
Italian designer Chiuri revisits the past in possible Dior farewell: Haute Couture Week opened in Paris this week with Schiaparelli’s traditional show and what ...
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Italian designer Chiuri revisits the past in possible Dior farewell
Western France battles worst floods in decades after triple storm assault: More than 1,600 people have fled their homes in western France as a third major storm ...
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Western France battles worst floods in decades after triple storm assault
French rapist Dominique Pelicot questioned over 1990s cases: Frenchman Dominique Pelicot, convicted in December for organising the rape of his then wife Gisele ...
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French rapist Dominique Pelicot questioned over 1990s cases
Macron calls for UN action as gang violence in Haiti worsens: As Haiti’s crisis deepens, marked by rampant gang violence and political instability ...
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Macron calls for UN action as gang violence in Haiti worsens
PSG's Dembélé shines as French sides move into Champions League knockout stages: Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé hit a hat trick as all four French sides ...
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PSG's Dembélé shines as French sides move into Champions League knockout ...
Record 10,000 French gendarmes injured in the line of duty, says chief: A record 10,000 gendarmes were injured last year while carrying out their duties across ...
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Record 10,000 French gendarmes injured in the line of duty, says chief
Why America's Democrats aren't as wounded as you might think: Donald Trump has wasted no time making his mark in his first week back in office ...
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Why America's Democrats aren't as wounded as you might think
Algeria protests 'degrading treatment' of its citizens at Paris airports: Algeria has summoned France's ambassador in Algiers to protest against the "degrading ...
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Algeria protests 'degrading treatment' of its citizens at Paris airports
DR Congo and Rwanda leaders in crisis talks as M23 tightens grip on Goma: The leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda are meeting at an emergency East African summit in ...
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DR Congo and Rwanda leaders in crisis talks as M23 tightens grip on Goma
Quick Glance: Rwanda's Involvement in M23 Rebellion Exposed
  • Protests erupted in Kinshasa against Rwandan President Paul Kagame amid M23 rebels seizing Goma, with increasing allegations of Rwandan military support.

  • UN experts assert that the Rwandan army plays a significant role in M23 operations, providing training and advanced weaponry.

  • The ongoing conflict has led to the displacement of 400,000 people this month, with Goma becoming a battleground, raising regional security concerns.

  • Despite Rwanda's denials, evidence points to a strategic interest in controlling valuable resources in eastern DR Congo behind the M23's advances.
Three Sahel nations exit West African bloc as regional politics shift: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were to officially quit the West African bloc Ecowas ...
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Three Sahel nations exit West African bloc as regional politics shift
France’s sex education overhaul to include consent and gender identity: French schools will introduce mandatory sex education classes covering topics such as ...
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France’s sex education overhaul to include consent and gender identity
Macron reveals Louvre revamp with exclusive space for Mona Lisa in bold overhaul: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced his plan to renovate ...
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Macron reveals Louvre revamp with exclusive space for Mona Lisa in bold ...
Paul Marcon wins Bocuse d’Or following in champion father’s footsteps: Chef Paul Marcon, son of the former Bocuse d'Or winner Régis Marcon, clinched the title ...
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Paul Marcon wins Bocuse d’Or following in champion father’s footsteps
Global push grows to free Niger’s former president Mohamed Bazoum: Niger's president Mohamed Bazoum has spent 550 days as a hostage of the military junta in the ...
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Global push grows to free Niger’s former president Mohamed Bazoum
French PM Bayrou saves 4,000 teaching jobs in budget cuts reversal: French Prime Minister François Bayrou said  4,000 public teaching jobs would not be cut in ...
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French PM Bayrou saves 4,000 teaching jobs in budget cuts reversal
On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops entered the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, where 1,100,000 men, women, and children died, including 990,000 Jews ... Show more
African nations set to light up the homes of 300 million people by 2030: Several African nations have committed to open up their electricity sectors to attract ...
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African nations set to light up the homes of 300 million people by 2030