Côte d’Ivoire has officially taken control of its last remaining French-controlled Port-Bouët military base, marking the end of France’s military presence in the country. The handover ceremony, held on 20 February, which included a symbolic changing of the guard, reflects broader changes in the region’s relationship with Paris. For decades, France maintained a significant military […]
Benin is candidate to host 2027 Francophonie Games, the country’s General Secretary of the French-language global organization local Commission has announced. Paulin Dohon Agbetokpanhoum made the announcement late last week, adding that the country’s President Patrice Talon gave instructions so that the Commission submits a bid. The deadline to submit the bids is September 30. […]
Head of the political movement En Marche Emmanuel Macron received the most votes in Sunday’s presidential election in France, followed by far-right populist Marine Le Pen, meaning the two will compete in a runoff on May 7. Final results put Macron, an independent centrist, on top with 23.75 per cent of votes, while Ms Le […]
