Tag Archives: FRANCE

Pavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, TF1 TV and BFM TV said, citing unnamed sources. Durov was travelling aboard his private jet, TF1 said on its website, adding he had been targeted by an …

French international Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from football after being found guilty of doping, a report by GoalItalia confirms. The Juventus midfielder got suspended in September 2023 after failing a drug test on matchday one of the Italian Serie A. According to Corriere dello Sport and …

Air France’s permit to fly between Paris and Bamako has been revoked by Mali’s military government after the French national carrier suspended operations to and from the country over regional instability.   In a letter addressed to Air France, Malian authorities said the suspension breached the terms of its permit to …

Morocco exited the Women’s World Cup with pride on Tuesday despite a 4-0 defeat to tournament favourites France. Playing in their first-ever knockout match, the Atlas Lionesses found themselves overwhelmed by the European heavyweights at Hindmarsh Stadium. In a match that showcased their prowess, France made their intentions clear from …

The French government on Friday banned the installation and use of “recreational” applications including the Chinese social network TikTok and the American streaming platform Netflix on the work phones of the country’s 2.5 million state civil servants. According to French Minister of Public Service Stanislas Guerini, these applications present “risks …

The Falcon 900-EX Presidential Jet used by the President and top government officials for both local and international travels is back in Ghana. This was after undergoing six months of repairs in Paris, France. The Jet arrived in Ghana on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Sources said during the period, the …

Black Stars defender, Alexander Djiku has reportedly been banned by the French Football Association for betting on matches. According to a report filed by Ghanasoccernet, Djiku was handed a one-match ban by the Professional Football League (LFP) in France after investigations concluded over widespread betting by players and officials. He …

Argentina have been crowned the champions of the World after beating France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in an iconic and tremendous final. Argentina beat the 2018 champions 4-2 on penalties after the 120 minutes of a roller coaster final ended 3-3. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe put up …

France striker, Karim Benzema, can now rejoin the French squad in Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. Reports by Mundo Deportivo claim that the reigning Ballon d’Or holder has received permission from Real Madrid to join France after regaining full fitness. Benzema left France’s camp …

The French government has rejected allegations by the new military junta in Burkina Faso to the effect that they are supporting ousted leader Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba. The allegation was leveled by the Captain Ibrahim Traore-led junta that took power on September 30, 2022, with a promise to restore …