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Algeria confronts the toxic legacy of its war of independence

More than six decades after Algeria’s war of independence ended, fresh testimony and archival documents are drawing renewed attention to the French army’s reported use of chemical weapons during the conflict. The disclosures, featured in an Al Jazeera documentary, are reviving long-standing debates about accountability, historical memory, and the lingering consequences of one of the […]

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World Cup 2026: England and France produce 10-goal bronze playoff classic

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England and France served up a remarkable spectacle in the World Cup 2026 bronze medal playoff, combining for ten goals in a match that will be remembered for its dramatic swing across two halves. The encounter, played between two of European football’s heavyweight nations, delivered an extraordinary volume of attacking football and a finale that

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Spyware Allegations Loom Over French Prime Minister’s Visit to Morocco

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is preparing to travel to Rabat on July 16 for a working visit intended to reinforce relations between Paris and Morocco across trade, defence and migration. The trip, however, has been overshadowed by a French media investigation alleging that Moroccan intelligence services used Israeli-made spyware to monitor senior figures in

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Wagner whistleblower turned away by France despite role in exposing African disinformation campaign

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A former participant in a Russian-linked disinformation campaign in the Central African Republic, who later cooperated with international journalists to expose the network, has been denied asylum by France, according to a report by Forbidden Stories published this week. The case is drawing renewed attention to the tensions between national security concerns, investigative journalism and

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Ramaphosa honors South African WWI fallen in France, calls for recognition of Black soldiers

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa travelled to France to pay tribute to South Africans who lost their lives during the First World War, using the occasion to call for greater public recognition of Black South Africans whose contributions to the war were long overlooked in the country’s official historical narrative. A visit to historic battlefields

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World Cup 2026: Morocco and France Set for Quarterfinal Opener

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America moves into its quarterfinal stage with a high-profile opening match between Morocco and France, one of the tournament’s most anticipated fixtures. The encounter brings together two nations with deep footballing traditions and brings added significance for fans across Africa and Europe watching the competition unfold. A Meeting

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Morocco and France Set to Clash in High-Stakes Quarter-Final Battles

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Morocco and France have advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament after delivering contrasting but equally emphatic performances in the round of sixteen, setting the stage for what promises to be a dramatic next stage of the competition. The North African side announced themselves as genuine contenders with a commanding display against Canada, while the

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France Completes Diplomatic Withdrawal from Burkina Faso Amid Prolonged Rift

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France has completed the withdrawal of its entire diplomatic team from Burkina Faso, the French foreign ministry has confirmed, bringing to a close more than four years of progressively strained relations between Paris and the military-led government in Ouagadougou. The move follows Burkina Faso’s formal decision to break off diplomatic ties with its former colonial

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France and Morocco progress to World Cup 2026 quarterfinals

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Day 24 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered another round of high-stakes football across North American venues, with France and Morocco both securing their places in the tournament’s quarterfinals. The two sides progressed past their respective round-of-16 opponents, setting up what promises to be an intriguing stage in the competition. France extend their stay

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Mbappe matches Messi’s World Cup tally as France edge Paraguay to set up Morocco clash

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Kylian Mbappe moved level with Lionel Messi on seven goals at the 2026 World Cup as France booked their place in the quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the round of 16. The result extends France’s strong showing at the tournament and sets up a high-profile meeting with Morocco in the next

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Burkina Faso’s diplomatic rupture with France: what comes next?

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Burkina Faso announced on 26 June that it was cutting its diplomatic ties with France, marking a further deterioration in relations between Ouagadougou and one of its former colonial powers. The decision adds Burkina Faso to a growing list of Sahelian states that have reassessed their longstanding partnerships with Paris, reshaping the geopolitical landscape of

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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of undermining national interests

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Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the immediate severance of diplomatic relations with France, accusing the former colonial power of acting against the country’s national interests. The decision represents one of the most significant ruptures in the long and complicated relationship between Ouagadougou and Paris since the West African nation gained independence more than six

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