October 19, 2022
Mali: At UN Briefing, Foreign Minister Accuses France of 'Espionage and Destabilising Acts'
Mali's foreign affairs minister says the military government will exercise its right to self-defence if France "continues to undermine'" the country's sovereignty and national… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Liberia: Civil War Torture Trial of Rebel Commander Opens in Paris
A rebel commander during the first Liberian Civil War, Kunti Kamara goes on trial in Paris on Monday for crimes against humanity, torture, and acts of barbarity, including the… Read more »
Algeria: France and Algeria Seek to Deepen Ties After Easing of Tensions
French and Algerian prime ministers have declared a wish to "deepen" their countries' ties as Paris seeks to repair relations with its former colony and major gas exporter. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Africa: Macron's 'Foundation for Democracy' Launched in Africa
Proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Franco-African summit in Montpellier last year, an independent "foundation for democracy" is intended to help those working for… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Burkina Faso: Anti-French Anger Grips Burkina Faso in Wake of Second Military Coup
Burkina Faso has been hit by confusion and uncertainty after suffering its second military coup in a year - with gunshots fired in the capital Ouagadougou on Saturday and… Read more »
January 06, 2015
Mali: Ancient Timbuktu Manuscripts Shine
In 2012 Tuareg and Islamic separatists took over northern Mali, imposing draconian-style Islam on an already devout people. The invaders destroyed crucial works of Malian heritage… Read more »