Africa

'It's not France's fault': Macron loses cool, blames DR Congo for insecurity in country

French President Emmanuel Macron lost his cool during a joint press conference with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix when a reporter questioned him whether France will impose sanctions on Rwanda for its alleged military support to M23 rebels. "Since 1994, and it is not France's fault, I'm sorry to say it ...

10:10 Et March 6, 2023

Thousands defy protest ban against Tunisia president

Thousands of Tunisians have gathered in central Tunis in defiance of an official ban on their protest against President Kais Saied, calling for him to release detained critics and retract ...

20:24 Et March 5, 2023

France's Macron pledges $36 million for conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo

France's president pledged €34 million ($36.2 million) Saturday for the conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Emmanuel Macron held a news conference with his Congolese counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi, ...

11:19 Et March 5, 2023

Macron's visit to Africa: A way to strengthen diplomatic relationship or to defend economic interests?

For his first stop in a four-day African tour, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived this Wednesday in Libreville, Gabon. This visit at this time is considered far from ...

15:43 Et March 3, 2023

Nigeria election results 2023: Tinubu ahead of Atiku and Obi

Nigeria's ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu is leading in the presidential election after results were released in 14 of the country's 36 states. Mr Tinubu has won just ...

19:00 Et February 28, 2023

More than 70 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso, extremists say

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing more than 70 soldiers, wounding dozens and taking five hostage, in an ambush on a military convoy in northern ...

12:24 Et February 25, 2023

Nigeria orders closure of all land borders ahead of elections

Nigerian authorities on Friday ordered the closure of the country's land borders, a day ahead of presidential and general elections. Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service Isah ...

15:28 Et February 24, 2023

Egyptian FM Stresses Role of Parliamentary Action in Consolidating Relations between Morocco, Egypt

The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry, stressed, Thursday in Cairo, the importance of strengthening cooperation between the Egyptian and Moroccan legislative institutions, emphasizing the role of ...

11:33 Et February 24, 2023

King of Morocco: Climate Battle in Sahel Can be Won Only Through Optimal Mobilization of Region's Own Public Funds, International Financial Support

The climate battle in the Sahel region can be won only through the optimal mobilization of the region's own public funds, Morocco's King Mohammed VI said, stressing that this mobilization should be accompanied by effective international financial support that matches the ambitions of the Climate Investment Plan. In a message addressed, Friday, to the participants ...

21:15 Et February 17, 2023

African Women Extremely Affected by Climate Change, Morocco's FM Says

African women, who are the backbone of the continent's food security, are extremely affected by climate change, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, ...

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