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Tag: France
Morocco’s King sends condolences message to French President following devastating cyclone Chido in Mayotte
King Mohammed VI has expressed his sincere condolences and solidarity in a message to French President Emmanuel Macron following the devastating Cyclone Chido that hit ... Read More
France rejects Algeria’s accusations as ‘fanciful’
“Unfounded and fanciful.” It is in these words that French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot responded to lengthy and tedious accusations by an Algerian regime in ... Read More
France starts withdrawal from Chad as longstanding military presence winds down
French military forces have begun pulling out of Chad, marking the end of a long era of defense cooperation in the region. The withdrawal process, ... Read More
King Mohammed VI represented at Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening ceremony by Prince Moulay Rachid
King Mohammed VI was represented by Prince Moulay Rachid at the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral, held in Paris on Saturday. Upon his arrival at ... Read More
Niger assumes control of strategic uranium operations
Niger's military administration has seized control of uranium mining operations previously managed by French nuclear firm Orano, marking a pivotal shift in resource management following ... Read More
Chad’s Deby defends decision to break ‘obsolete’ defense pact with Paris
Chadian president Mahamat Idriss Deby has defended his decision to break military ties with France and ask for the withdrawal of French troops, saying that ... Read More
Morocco & France discuss military cooperation to counter regional & international challenges
Moroccan-French relations and partnership are gaining momentum in all strategic sectors after Paris has voiced clear support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces, recognizing ... Read More
Senegal commemorates 80 years since French colonial massacre, seeking accountability
Senegal on Sunday (1 December) commemorated the 80th anniversary of a colonial-era massacre of African soldiers who were gunned down by French troops even though ... Read More
Senegal’s Faye calls on France to close army bases in country on colonial massacre anniversary
France has been asked by Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to close all its military bases in the West African state because these were “incompatible” ... Read More
Chad’s gov’t breaks off defense cooperation agreement with France
Chad's government is terminating a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, with its top diplomat saying his country has "grown up" and ... Read More