France concerned over Niger’s plan to sell uranium to Russia
Niger’s nationalized mining sector plans major uranium sale to Russia
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Ex-French leader Nicolas Sarkozy walks free from prison
Sarkozy described his 20-day imprisonment as “gruelling” and a “nightmare.”
Three dead, several injured as truck loses brake in Ikorodu
Three people died and several others were injured after a tipper truck with failed brakes caused a multi-vehicle crash in Ikorodu, Lagos.
Iran frees French duo after diplomatic talks with Macron
“I welcome this first step. The dialogue continues to enable their return to France as quickly as possible.” — President Emmanuel Macron.
Dick Cheney, powerful former U.S. vice president, dies at 84
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, a defining figure in American politics who shaped post-9/11 U.S. foreign policy, died Monday at 84 from complications of pneumonia and heart disease, according to his family.
Nigeria, EU and France sign €10.2m deal to boost local drug manufacturing
Nigeria, the EU and France have sealed a €10.2 million partnership under the MAV+ initiative to boost local pharmaceutical manufacturing, strengthen NIPRD’s capacity, and improve access to affordable, quality medicines.
Over 700 reportedly killed as Tanzania election protests enter third day
Tanzania’s opposition party Chadema claims over 700 people have been killed in three days of violent protests following disputed presidential election results.
Boko Haram, ISWAP clash in Sambisa, dozens feared dead
Boko Haram and ISWAP factions clash in Sambisa Forest amid escalating internal power struggle.
France: Woman given rare life sentence for rape, brutal murder of girl, 12
Dahbia Benkired has been sentenced to a unique whole-life term in France for the 2022 rape and murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet, a case that captivated and horrified the nation.
Father dies of grief over raped, beheaded daughter’s death
A French court heard emotional testimony as the father of murdered schoolgirl Lola Daviet was said to have died from grief ahead of the trial of her accused killer.