Tag Archives: FRANCE

Mali soldiers killed days after France announces exit

The army in Mali says eight of its soldiers have been killed and five are missing after an attack by rebels in the north-eastern Archam region. The fighting comes days after France and its allies said they were withdrawing their forces from Mali. An army statement said that in response …

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Benin exhibits stolen treasures returned by France

Benin President Patrice Talon on Saturday will inaugurate an exhibition of historic artworks returned by France last year, nearly 130 years after they were stolen by colonial forces. The 26 pieces, some considered sacred in Benin, will be displayed from Sunday in a 2,000-square-metre (21,500-square-foot) space in the presidential palace …

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WATCH: Akufo-Addo replies question on possible coup in Ghana on France 24

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has taken a swipe at the international media for amplifying political instability in Africa and rather going lull on similar occurrences in the West. When asked if there could be a coup in Ghana, in an interview on France 24 in Brussels, Belgium, Ghana’s leader wondered why …

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France to ease Covid rules as England says curbs are ‘last resort’

The surge in coronavirus numbers worldwide has caused widespread travel disruptions. By ROBERTO SCHMIDT (AFP/File) France announced an easing of Covid restrictions from Monday and Britain’s health minister said curbs were an “absolute last resort”, as governments face tough choices between controlling the virus and keeping economies open. Coronavirus cases …

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France moves to end free Covid tests to promote vaccination campaign

France is to end subsidised Covid testing from mid-October in a bid to encourage the country’s vaccination drive. However people who have already been vaccinated will still be allowed to get tested free of charge. From 15 October, the date on which Covid-19 screening tests will no longer be systematically …

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France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground – exit poll

IMAGE COPYRIGHTEPA/REUTERS Early results indicate both President Emmanuel Macron and his opponent Marine Le Pen will fail to make the gains they were hoping for in the first round of regional elections in France. Mr Macron’s centrist party is projected to gain more than 10% of the vote – just …

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Revealed: Presidential aircraft was in France but not used by Akufo-Addo

  • Randy Abbey has revealed that the Falcon was in France during President Akufo-Addo’s recent trip • He says the plane was however not used by President Akufo-Addo • He is unable to confirm if the plane was in South Africa It has emerged that the Presidential jet, Falcon …

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Mahama to France, Akufo-Addo to UK – Captain Smart reveals the medical destination of Ghana’s leaders

  Godsbrain Blessed Captain Smart, the suspended host of Angel FM’s morning show, has bemoaned the situation where Ghanaian presidents seek medical care outside the country. Captain Smart told KSM on the KSM show that, the reason most Ghanaian leaders renege in their responsibility of improving healthcare delivery in the …

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Coronavirus: France calls on US to drop vaccine export bans

IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERSimage captionPresident Emmanuel Macron called for the US to drop restrictions on vaccine exports as a way to increase global supply French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the US to drop its restrictions on the export of Covid-19 vaccines and ingredients. His words came as a divide emerged …

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Spain imposes negative PCR test result at French border

Spain is to require a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours for anyone crossing the land border from France, becoming the second neighbour to tighten restrictions on the French border in the past week after Germany. The measure, which takes effect on Tuesday and affects anyone aged 7 and …

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