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Senegal PM Sonko to Macron: France destabilises Africa more than it secures it
Ousmane Sonko  |  Jan 07, 2025

"I want to say that, in the case of Senegal, this statement is totally wrong. No discussion or negotiation has taken place to date and the decision ta...

Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in France, Belgium over conflict minerals
Reuters  |  Dec 17, 2024

Some artisanal mines are run by armed groups involved in massacres of civilians, mass rapes, looting and other crimes, according to UN experts and hum...

Cyclone Chido slams into France's Mayotte archipelago, killing at least 11
Reuters  |  Dec 15, 2024

Cyclone Chido swept through Mayotte overnight, Meteo-France said, bringing winds of more than 200 kph.

France says 'merci' as Notre-Dame Cathedral rises from ruins of 2019 fire
Reuters  |  Dec 08, 2024

Five years ago, on the evening of April 15, 2019, dismayed Parisians rushed to the scene and TV viewers worldwide watched horrified as the fire raged...

Strategic deal with SMEs to cement Kenya-Europe trade agreement
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 22, 2024

Under the deal, Kenya would also benefit from other provisions that consider its development needs such as special safeguards for agriculture, measure...

Rwandan scientists harness AI to revolutionise cancer diagnoses, antenatal care
Amina Wako  |  Nov 20, 2024

Launched in October 2023 as an extension of IRCAD France, IRCAD Africa focuses on training, research, and development in minimally invasive surgery.

Biniam Girmay's record-breaking performances at Tour de France bring financial windfall
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 21, 2024

Eritrean star Biniam Girmay’s Green Jersey victory and his overall performance so far in the 2024 Tour de France have translated to substantial earnin...

Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay hopeful of bouncing back after crashing in Stage 16 of Tour de France
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 17, 2024

Girmay has so far won three stages of the ongoing 2024 Tour de France

Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay makes history yet again with Stage 12 victory at Tour de France
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 11, 2024

This is the third stage win by the Eritrean cyclist

Trailblazing Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay oozes confidence ahead of Stage 10 of Tour de France
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 08, 2024

Girmay leads in the points classification for the green jersey with 224 points, enjoying a healthy 96-point lead over second-placed Belgian cyclist Ja...

Biniam Girmay's remarkable journey to becoming first Black African to win a Tour de France stage
Rama Mohammed  |  Jul 06, 2024

Eritrean Biniam Girmay recently made history by becoming the first Black African rider to win a stage at the Tour de France.

France beat Portugal on penalties to reach Euro 2024 semi-final
Rama Mohammed  |  Jul 06, 2024

France will play Spain, who edged Germany in the other quarterfinal, in Munich on Tuesday for a chance to reach the July 14 final.

Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becomes first Black African to win a Tour de France stage
Reuters  |  Jul 01, 2024

Girmay, who was already the first Black African to win a grand tour stage at the 2022 Giro d'Italia, timed his effort to perfection to beat Colombian...

France eye strong start against Austria in pursuit of overdue Euros title
Reuters  |  Jun 16, 2024

Pre-tournament favourites France kick off their Euros campaign against Austria on Monday evening

UN expert accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza, calls for arms embargo
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 26, 2024

The 1948 Genocide Convention, enacted in the wake of the mass murder of Jews in the Nazi Holocaust, defines genocide as "acts committed with intent to...

Governor Issa discusses Lamu development agenda in meetings with ambassadors
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 10, 2024

Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring investment opportunities in Lamu County.

Ferdinand Omanyala shatters 60-metre Indoor National Record in France
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 03, 2024

This marked a significant improvement from his previous national record of 6.54 set just last year.

Nations pausing UN Gaza funding could be violating genocide convention: expert
Agency  |  Jan 28, 2024

A number of donor countries -- including Australia, Britain, Finland, Germany and Italy -- on Saturday followed the lead of the United States in suspe...

Ruto flies off to Europe for trade, climate talks
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 19, 2023

Ruto's visit to the European countries is focused on bolstering economic ties with Germany, France and the European Union, while advocating for strong...

France smash records in 14-0 win as Dutch, Swiss and Romania qualify for Euro 2024
Agency  |  Nov 19, 2023

But the scoreline will raise fresh questions over the need for such clashes between giants and minnows in a congested fixture calendar.

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