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The Paris movement that planted the seeds of Algerian independence, a century on

France, April 17 -- At the time the group came together, Algeria was part of France, while Morocco and Tunisia were French protectorates. Political and trade union activity was banned in the colonies,... Read More


Iran's ambassador to France backs Lebanon truce, tells RFI 'we prefer dialogue'

France, April 17 -- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on Friday, pausing weeks of cross-border fighting that has displaced more than a million people in Lebanon. But the truc... Read More


EU backs Morocco autonomy plan for Western Sahara and eyes new partnership

France, April 17 -- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is on a two-day visit to Rabat for talks both sides described as a moment of consolidation in EU-Morocco relations. After meeting Moroccan Fore... Read More


France to remove Windows from government computers in sovereignty push

France, April 17 -- The plan was announced on 8 April by the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs, the body that manages IT systems across ministries and public administrations. It involve... Read More


French children spend 10 times longer on screens than reading, study finds

France, April 17 -- Young people in France now spend far more time on screens than on books, with the gap widening sharply in recent years, the CNL's survey of 7 to 19-year-olds shows. The study foun... Read More


France's Macron says fragile Lebanon ceasefire 'may already be undermined'

France, April 17 -- The ceasefire agreed between Israel and militant group Hezbollah took effect at midnight local time, after almost seven weeks of war. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya... Read More


Star authors quit French publisher Grasset over editor's sudden departure

France, April 16 -- Nora, 66, who headed up Grasset for 26 years, left the publishing house on Tuesday. The reason for his departure has not been given. He will be replaced by Jean-Christophe Th... Read More


France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker following fine

France, April 16 -- The vessel, named the Deyna, departed Marseille after its owner paid a fine and admitted to failing to provide proof of the vessel's nationality, the maritime prefecture and prosec... Read More


Donors pledge €1.5bn for Sudan at Berlin conference

France, April 16 -- "This nightmare must end," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the conferenc on Wednesday. "The anniversary is a tragic milestone in a conflict that has shattered ... Read More


Pope Leo brings message of unity to Cameroon's divided Anglophone regions

France, April 16 -- Pope Leo is set to shine a spotlight on grassroots peacebuilding in Cameroon's troubled Anglophone regions, as he presides on Thursday over an interfaith meeting in Bamenda bringin... Read More