Sunday 19 April 2026 - 13:45
The government of France has announced the creation of a coordinated system for agricultural inspections aimed at simplifying administrative procedures for farmers. A new decree establishes a departmental body responsible for organizing and harmonizing on-site controls in farms. The objective is to implement a “single annual inspection”......
French political figure Jordan Bardella joined several European nationalist leaders at a high-profile rally in Milan, where he expressed confidence in a future electoral victory for his movement and its allies across Europe. The gathering, organized by a coalition of right-wing and sovereigntist parties within the European Parliament, focused......
France’s labor minister Jean-Pierre Farandou has ruled out the idea of making March 8 — International Women’s Rights Day — a new public holiday, despite growing calls from trade unions. The proposal, notably supported by the CGT, aims to recognize the importance of gender equality by granting workers a paid day off......
French actress Nathalie Baye, one of the most respected figures in European cinema, has died at the age of 77 following a neurodegenerative illness, her family announced. Baye passed away at her home in Paris after suffering from Lewy body disease, a condition that affects both cognitive and motor functions. Known for her versatility and......
The United States Department of Justice has reportedly declined to assist French authorities in an investigation involving the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk. The decision highlights growing complexities in cross-border legal cooperation in the digital age. According to reports, the request for assistance followed investigative......
Efforts to resolve a dispute surrounding Europe’s next-generation fighter jet program have failed to produce an agreement, adding uncertainty to one of the continent’s most ambitious defense projects. The disagreement involves companies participating in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint initiative led by France, Germany,......
A French soldier deployed in southern Lebanon as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission has been killed, according to an official statement by Emmanuel Macron. The incident has heightened concerns about security conditions in the region and the risks faced by international forces on the ground. The soldier was serving within the United......
Recent data shows a continuing decline in alcohol consumption in France, confirming a long-term social shift toward more moderate drinking habits. According to a survey conducted among a representative sample of the French population, a significant share of citizens report either very low or no alcohol intake, while only a small minority exceed......
France’s technology ecosystem has gained a new unicorn as Morpho, a decentralized finance (DeFi) startup, reaches a valuation of over $1 billion, highlighting the continued growth of the cryptocurrency sector. Morpho specializes in blockchain-based lending and borrowing, offering a platform that connects lenders and borrowers directly......
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Thursday to address the escalating crisis in West Asia, focusing on the urgent need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway, critical for global energy supplies, has been largely closed to international shipping......
Service station employees at TotalEnergies have gone on strike across France to protest rising fuel prices and demand higher wages, according to union representatives. The industrial action comes as workers argue that they are struggling to cope with increased living costs linked to higher fuel prices. The CGT trade union, which represents......
A proposed bill aimed at reducing the duration of unemployment benefits in cases of “rupture conventionnelle” (conventional termination) has been rejected in its first reading by the French National Assembly, marking a setback for the government. The legislative proposal was designed to implement an agreement reached between social......
French actor Gérard Depardieu has withdrawn all legal proceedings he had initiated against public broadcaster France Télévisions, in a case linked to a controversial investigative report aired on the program Complément d’enquête. The announcement was made at the start of a hearing at the Paris criminal......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
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