Since the independence of French colonies in Africa, France has maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway ...

It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the ...

The incoming U.S. administration should be cautious about involving Mr. Macron or France in restoring some semblance of order ...

Why African countries are ousting France’s military, one by one - Paris’s influence on the continent faces the biggest ...

It's been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades. As Paris devised a new ...

VP Atiku Abubakar's aide, has cautioned the Tinubu administration to exercise caution in its dealings with FranceShaibu's ...

Their detention came at a low point in France’s relations with its former colonies in the Sahel ... mediator and economic partner, launching new initiatives to deepen ties and build ...

Such a calm and easily navigable sea provided the Greeks with an opportunity to found new ... colonies were eventually founded all over the Mediterranean, from Naples in Italy, to Marseilles in ...

After being forced to withdraw its troops from the Sahel region in West Africa, France’s president says its Djibouti base ...

with Paris losing its sway in the former French colonies in West Africa. Between 35 and 400 West African soldiers who fought for the French Army in the Battle of France in 1940 were killed on Dec ...

Paris is seeking to expand its influence on the continent to include English-speaking nations after former colonies Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cut ties with France and veered towards Russia.

the younger Mr. Déby is casting about for new partners, including Russia. Shunning the French plays well with the youthful electorate in France’s former colonies. In January, Mr. Déby paid a ...