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France hardens its Mayotte security crackdown as Comoros tensions deepen

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France is expanding its Mayotte security crackdown with drones, radar and interceptor vessels as migration pressures and tensions with Comoros deepen.

The Ségou Treasure Was Stolen. Returning It Deserves No Applause

Explainers & Features Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
France's new restitution law has revived hopes that the Ségou treasure could return to Mali. But returning property seized during colonial conquest is not a gift, a favour or a reason for celebration. It is the correction of a historical wrong.

President Oligui Nguema Signs Gabon Manganese Agreement With France in Paris

Governance & Accountability Joshua Moracha Joshua Moracha -
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has signed a Gabon manganese agreement with France during a state visit to Paris. The deal aims to expand local manganese processing, support industrial development and create thousands of jobs..

French PM Leads Historic Delegation to Rabat as Morocco-France Strategic Partnership Deepens

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's first foreign trip since taking office has underscored the growing Morocco-France strategic partnership, with both countries advancing agreements on trade, security, technology and regional cooperation.

Burkina Faso France Diplomatic Ties Rupture as Paris Threatens Response

Governance & Accountability Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
Burkina Faso has formally severed diplomatic relations with France, marking the sharpest break yet between Ouagadougou and its former colonial ruler. Paris says it is considering reciprocal measures as tensions over security, sovereignty, and foreign influence reshape the Sahel region.
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