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Macron vows to work until 'last second' of mandate

France, Jan. 1 -- "I will be at work until the very last second, striving each day to live up to the mandate you entrusted to me," he said in a televised New Year's Eve address. The president spoke a... Read More


Illustrated year in review: eight moments that shaped 2025

France, Dec. 31 -- Trump rebooted Returning to the White House in January, Donald Trump launched his protectionist second term agenda at breakneck speed, ordering mass deportations of undocumented mi... Read More


Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland

France, Dec. 31 -- Tens of thousands of people gathered across Somalia on Tuesday to protest Israel's decision to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by more than 20 countri... Read More


Political split over Bardot funeral with Le Pen to attend but not Macron

France, Dec. 31 -- The Elysee Palace said on Tuesday it had been in contact with Bardot's family following the announcement of her death on Sunday, and that a national tribute had been proposed but no... Read More


French cinemas project optimism for 2026 after disappointing year

France, Dec. 31 -- Nearly 157 million tickets were sold in French cinemas this year, according to figures released on Wednesday by the National Centre for Cinema and Moving Images (CNC) - well below t... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 9: No dancing for Put as Tanzania party on

France, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria's party-poopers As the battle loomed, Paul Put threw down the gauntlet: vanquish Nigeria and qualify for the last-16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and I will invite you... Read More


Macron to seek fresh momentum in New Year's address amid political deadlock

France, Dec. 31 -- With just 16 months to go until the next presidential election, Emmanuel Macron is in one of the weakest political positions of his two terms. The televised address is a fixed mome... Read More


Guinea junta leader Doumbouya wins controversial election by landslide

France, Dec. 31 -- Doumbouya, 41, secured just under 87 percent of the vote in the first round, comfortably above the threshold required to avoid a run-off, the General Directorate of Elections said o... Read More


Guinea junta leader Doumbouya wins controversial election in landslide victory

France, Dec. 31 -- Doumbouya, 41, secured just under 87 percent of the vote in the first round, comfortably above the threshold required to avoid a run-off, the General Directorate of Elections said o... Read More


Tanzania reach Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages for first time

France, Dec. 31 -- Ismael Gharbi gave Tunisia the lead from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time. But Feisal Salum levelled just after the restart in the Group C match at the Stade Prince Moula... Read More