French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday acknowledged that the 1944 killing of West African soldiers in a Senegalese fishing village by French forces was a massacre for the first time. The soldiers had fought alongside the French during World War II, but were killed by their French counterparts in what historians believe was a dispute … Read more
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday said that France should close all its army bases in the country, noting that it was “incompatible” with Senegal’s national sovereignty. Faye swept to power in the March elections. Source link
The Israeli army on Friday banned Lebanese residents from returning to homes located below the so-called Blue Line in the south until further notice, saying anyone who does so puts themselves “in danger”, its spokesperson said in a post on X. The day before, Israel opened fire on several “suspects” who had arrived in the … Read more
Chad’s foreign minister on Thursday said his country was putting an end to its military cooperation with former colonial power France, saying “Chad has grown up, matured and is a sovereign state that is very jealous of its sovereignty”. Chad was France’s last foothold in the Sahel and has been a key partner for its … Read more
Intermission or for the first time in more than a year, can the Middle East point to genuine de-escalation? We will ask about the timing of guns going silent in Lebanon after both Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire. A ceasefire, not a peace treaty. Still, with Egypt now renewing moves to follow … Read more
Syrian jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and their allied factions cut access on Thursday to the key highway linking Damascus to Aleppo as part of an offensive that has led to the deaths of nearly 200 people, including civilians. A day earlier, the rebels had launched a surprise attack on government-held areas of northern … Read more
Romania’s presidential election was thrown into chaos Thursday as a court ordered a recount of first-round results and security officials alleged that interference via TikTok had boosted a little-known far-right candidate. The Romanian presidency said security officials had detected “cyberattacks” intended to influence the outcome of Sunday’s vote. FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks to Oana … Read more
Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election, according to a newly unsealed Federal Police report. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24 is joined by Anthony Pereira, Professor of Political Science and … Read more
In tonight’s edition, for the first time in more than two decades, a Nigerian leader sets out on a state visit to France. Also, At least 15 people are killed and dozens of others are missing in devastating landslides in eastern Uganda. And acceded with the mounting cost of getting an education in Chad, we … Read more
It’s confirmed she’s not on social media…but X and Instagram profiles under the name of Gisèle Pélicot have been sharing and interacting with content as if it’s the 71 year old rape survivor herself. Additionally, a website exists in her name sharing articles about the Avignon trial, but it’s obviously AI-generated, with not one photo … Read more