Niger is making bold moves to erase the remnants of its colonial past. In a recent decision, authorities in the capital city, Niamey, renamed several streets and monuments that once carried French names, signaling the country’s effort to distance itself from its former colonizer. This comes at a time when
French authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Afghan man who they believe was planning a terrorist attack in a busy public space, such as a football stadium or a shopping center. This shocking arrest, which took place on Tuesday in the Occitanie region of southwestern France, was reported by AFP news
The Scattered Islands are a group of small islands in the western Indian Ocean. Long ago, they were part of Madagascar, but over time, they fell under French control, just like Madagascar itself did for a while. Although Madagascar gained independence in 1960, France kept control of these islands, creating
Algeria has decided to stop French companies from competing for an important wheat import contract. This decision comes as tensions rise between Algeria and France, highlighting a significant shift in their relationship. A Shift in Supply For years, France has been Algeria’s biggest supplier of wheat. Algeria, one of the
Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Apollinaire Kyelem de Tambela, recently made headlines during the Economic Days of Burkina Faso forum in Moscow. He shared his country’s decision to strengthen ties with Russia, citing dissatisfaction with past partnerships with Western nations, especially France. At the opening of the four-day conference in Moscow,
France has announced a thrilling plan to create a new uncrewed combat air vehicle (UCAV), a type of drone that will work alongside the upcoming Rafale F5 fighter jet. This is part of a new vision for the French Air and Space Force. The project will be led by Dassault
Emmanuel Macron, now the President of France, didn’t always work in politics. From 2008 to 2012, he was an investment banker at Rothschild & Cie Banque, a prestigious financial institution. During this time, he made a significant amount of money—around €2.9 million—according to the Financial Times. His rapid success at
After World War II, the colonial system began to fall apart. Many countries in Asia and Africa started to gain independence, guided by the principle of self-determination outlined in the United Nations Charter of 1945 and a special declaration made in 1960. But the long years of reliance on European
In mid-July, Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traore, made a bold statement. He revealed that he had evidence of a secret plan to destabilize the country, and he pointed fingers at France. According to Traore, this plot was not just backed by France but also by its allies Benin and Côte