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Europe faces risk of marginalization if it fails to counter Trump’s policies, warns French PM

France and Europe could face domination, marginalization, and a loss of global influence if they fail to respond effectively to the policies of Donald Trump, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou declared on Monday, just ahead of the U.S. president’s inauguration.   Speaking in the southwestern......

Evolving French perspectives on Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria

A recent survey by Ifop-Fiducial for Sud Radio sheds light on the opinions of the French public regarding Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. Morocco emerged as the most positively viewed country, with 68% of respondents expressing favorable opinions. Tunisia followed closely at 60%, while Algeria ranked......

Spanish tourist kidnapped in Algeria amid rising security concerns in Sahel region

A Spanish national has been abducted by terrorists in southern Algeria, with the incident highlighting growing security challenges in the region. The kidnapping, which occurred on Wednesday, January 15, was carried out by members of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). While Spanish and Sahelian......

Kabyle independence advocate to headline prestigious Paris literary event

France's cultural capital prepares to shine a spotlight on Kabylia's quest for self-determination at the upcoming 36th Paris Book Festival in Brittany. Ferhat Mehenni, who heads the Movement for Self-Determination of Kabylia (MAK) and serves as president of the Kabyle Government in Exile, will......

France confronts Algeria’s hostility amid Europe’s passivity

Franz-Olivier Giesbert, in a recent article published in Le Point, has criticized Algeria’s repeated provocations and hostile attitude toward France, despite the substantial aid and diplomatic goodwill extended by the latter. Giesbert’s remarks underscore the strained relations between Paris......

Turkish Official's Sharp Words Escalate Diplomatic Tension with Algeria

Turkish Parliament member Bahadır Nahit Yenişehirlioğlu has sparked controversy with strong criticism of Algeria, accusing the North African nation of providing sanctuary to Kurdish groups that Turkey considers separatist elements. The Justice and Development Party (AK Party) representative characterized......

Rassemblement National Secures Presidency of France-Morocco Friendship Group

The Rassemblement National (RN) was awarded the presidency of the France-Morocco Friendship Group during a meeting at the French National Assembly on Monday. This symbolic and strategic victory follows weeks of intense negotiations between various parliamentary groups. Typically, these presidencies......

French Interior Minister Pushes to Extend Hijab Ban to School Chaperones

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has announced plans to expand restrictions on religious attire, specifically targeting the wearing of hijabs by women who accompany children on school trips. In a recent interview with Le Parisien, Retailleau emphasized his intention to extend France's 2004......

Iran Rejects Macron's Allegations of Regional Security Threat

Iran has firmly rejected recent statements by French President Emmanuel Macron, labeling his remarks about Tehran's role as a major regional security challenge as unfounded and misleading. On Wednesday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, denounced Macron’s comments as......

French Police Detain Two Algerian TikTok Stars Over Violent Threats

French authorities have arrested two prominent Algerian social media influencers for allegedly making terrorist threats and inciting violence through TikTok videos. The arrests, which occurred on Friday, came amid rising tensions involving anti-Algerian regime protesters in France. The second arrest......

Blinken's Upcoming Diplomacy Tour: A Focus on Regional and Global Challenges

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Korea, Japan, and France from January 4 to January 9, 2025, as announced by the U.S. State Department. This diplomatic mission comes at a time when South Korea is undergoing a political crisis, which has seen President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached......

Morocco’s Diplomatic Achievements in 2024: A Year of Global Leadership

Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco’s diplomacy in 2024 reached unprecedented heights, marked by significant advancements across diplomatic, economic, and environmental spheres. The Kingdom strengthened its global presence, showcased its commitment to peace and......

European Ministers Signal New Chapter in Syria Amid Leadership Transition

The French and German foreign ministers recently embarked on a landmark visit to Damascus to engage with Syria’s new leadership following the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad. This trip marks the first high-profile European Union delegation to the country since al-Assad’s exit,......

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