Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
The decision follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries.
2023-09-07 17:46
Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema being sworn in as president
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.
2023-09-04 18:17
Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source
A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.
2023-09-03 01:22
Gabon coup: Military chief says suspension of democracy only 'temporary'
Gabon's main opposition accuses the military of showing no sign they plan to hand power back to civilian rule.
2023-09-02 08:25
Macron looks on as France's Africa policy crumbles
France's post-colonial days are long gone and yet its influence in Francophone Africa is in tatters.
2023-09-02 07:22
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
2023-08-28 04:21
Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution
Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.
2023-07-23 18:15
France's Macron slams hire of US economist for EU antitrust role
By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday criticised EU antitrust chief Margrethe
2023-07-19 02:57
France riots: Can Paris prevent tensions igniting again?
The riots in the country's suburban estates have subsided, for now, but deep divisions remain.
2023-07-08 12:46
France riots: 'For the politicians we are nothing'
In one of Marseille's most deprived neighbourhoods, residents say local despair fuels riots.
2023-07-05 07:52
France riots: Within days we were in hell, says mayor
A mayor in one of France's poorest areas wants the state to take tougher measures against rioters.
2023-07-04 13:46
France riots ease as mayors call anti-violence rally
French mayors denounce "extreme violence" of the protests which swept the country for almost a week.
2023-07-03 16:50