After 14 years, France takes over presidency of European Union
Ngozi James For the first time in 14 years, France has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the…
France, EU to review military presence in Mali
•This follows after French ambassador is told to leave By rfi France says it will review its military presence in…
After coup in Burkina Faso, protesters turn to Russia for help
•Fed up with the failure of their government, and France, to stop the violence caused by militants, some citizens now…
Infographic: Africa’s shifting trade ties from France to China
By The ChinaAfrica Project The German consumer data service Statista published an interesting map on Tuesday that visualizes Africa’s two-decade-long…
Burkina Faso coup a blow to France, as Sahel military mission unravels
Burkina Faso coup raises more questions about France’s mission Latest setback for Paris-led anti-militant operations in Sahel Turmoil in region…
ECOWAS, US, France condemn military take-over in Burkina Faso
Mukaila Ola The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the coup d’etat in Burkina Faso, describing it…
France to partner Borno on Agriculture, Education
•As French Ambassador meets Gov Zulum Mukaila Ola The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Emmanuelle Bultmann said her country plans…
Russia steps in as Malian junta gets more isolated by ECOWAS, France
•West African leaders cut off financial ties •Russia emerges as main defender of Colonel Göita’s regime as regional and western…
Small bands of mercenaries extend Russia’s reach in Africa
•Local despots seek unsqueamish hired guns By The Economist As he handed over a large wooden key on December 14th, a…