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At Africa Forward Summit, Civil Society Leaders Urge France to Lead on Debt
Six prominent civil society leaders from the Global South and Global North have issued an urgent call for France to take the lead on eliminating the...
France Investigates Alleged Election Interference by Israeli Firm BlackCore
French authorities are investigating a possible foreign interference campaign targeting a left-wing party ahead of the March municipal elections. This alleged campaign was reportedly...
Macron and Ruto Strengthen Ties at Nairobi Africa-France Summit
The 2026 Africa France summit in Nairobi marks a significant diplomatic moment in the evolving relationship between Europe and Africa. For the first time,...
‘Africa Forward Summit’ Envisions Sustainable, Balanced Partnerships
For decades, France and all of Europe have been key partners, providing diverse development support for Africa. But the time has indeed changed. With...
The Stack as a Strategic Frontier: What France’s Linux Turn Means for the Global South
A software decision with geopolitical weight
The next sovereignty crisis may not begin at the border. It may begin inside the stack. France’s move away...
Please buy smart and don’t mix Military Procurement with Civilian Industrial Policy on Submarines
The news is reporting that a Korean KSS-111-class submarine is now on the west coast of Canada to be highlighted for the RCN and...
Iran Crisis Hits France with Up to €6 Billion Bill as Government Weighs Targeted Relief
The economic fallout from tensions involving Iran has cost France between €4 billion and €6 billion, according to Finance Minister Roland Lescure.
The crisis has...
France and Italy’s proposed antisemitism laws test the limits of free speech
French and Italian lawmakers are set to vote on new laws defining antisemitism due to a rise in anti-Jewish incidents, but critics argue these...
Macron Courts Trump with Versailles Invite Amid Strained G7 Dynamics
French President Emmanuel Macron is attempting to secure the attendance of Donald Trump at this year’s G7 summit by extending a high profile invitation...
France Unveils €36 Billion Plan to Boost Rearmament and Expand Nuclear Deterrent
France plans to increase its defence spending by an additional 36 billion euros ($39 billion) by 2030, according to an update to its military...