France will loan funds for Morocco’s high-speed trains
The Moroccan rail operator ONCF expands its network with loans from France, Spain, and South Korea.
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France says Europe must end dependence on US
‘As we lived under the American shield, the threat crept closer to us,’ says Jean-Noel Barrot
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Algeria denounces new French sanctions as threats, harassment
It comes amid a dispute over the deportation of Algerian nationals and broader tensions stemming from France’s colonial history.
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Morocco invests $2.9b in 168 trains for World Cup expansion
Morocco’s state-owned rail operator ONCF has announced a $2.9 billion deal to purchase 168 trains from France, Spain, and South Korea.
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France adjusts military deployment in Ivory Coast
France will maintain a military presence of 80 personnel in Ivory Coast, primarily for training purposes, despite handing over control of a military base in Abidjan.
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French minister visits Western Sahara, backs Moroccan sovereignty
French President Emmanuel Macron had reinforced this stance during a visit to Rabat in October, declaring Western Sahara as part of Morocco
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Algeria urges France to admit nuclear test responsibility
The Speaker of Algeria’s lower house of parliament has called on France to officially acknowledge and take responsibility for the nuclear tests conducted on Algerian soil during the colonial era.
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French troops to leave Ivory Coast military base in February 2025
The withdrawal is part of France’s strategic reorganization following similar actions in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
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France to present UN resolution pressuring Rwanda on DRC troops
Once the draft resolution is circulated to the 15 U.N. Council members, they will negotiate its language before scheduling a vote
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French colonial past: Report details violence in Cameroon
A newly released report commissioned by the French government has concluded that France employed “extreme violence” during Cameroon’s fight for independence in the late 1950s.
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