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Africa
Morocco, France sign historic partnership deal
Rabat, Oct 28, 2024 (NAN) The Kingdom of Morocco and the French Republic on Monday signed a landmark “Reinforced Exceptional Partnership” declaration to significantly bolster bilateral relations. The two countries signed the agreement during a 3-day official visit to Morocco by the French President Emmanuel Macron. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while Macron signed for France, Morocco’s…
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London-Lagos journey: I was lonely, now I’m thankful, says Nubi
Pelumi Nubi, a travel content creator who successfully went on a solo trip from London to Lagos by road, says the journey was lonely. She said this in an interview with newsmen at the Nigeria-Seme Border on her arrival in the country. NAN reports that her road manifest from the UK took her through France and Spain into Africa…
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UN Human Rights Council calls for end to arms exports to Israel
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday called for an end to arms exports to Israel in a resolution that made no mention of the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas. The step is necessary to “prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights,” according to the text adopted by the body in Geneva.…
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France raises terror threat level to highest after Crocus attack – Reports
France has raised the level of terrorist threat to “extreme threat of terrorist attack” due to the deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow, Le Figaro newspaper reported, citing a statement by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal. Earlier on Sunday, French media reported that President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of the defense council to discuss the…
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France arranges flights to evacuate citizens from Haiti – Foreign ministry
France is opening special flights to evacuate its “most vulnerable citizens” from Haiti amid armed unrest in the country, the French foreign ministry said. “Due to the suspension of commercial flights to Port-au-Prince, the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, together with the Ministry of Defense, is opening special flights to allow the most vulnerable citizens to leave the country,”…
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Patent applications in Europe rise, but women still under-represented
The number of patent applications at the European Patent Office (EPO) rose by almost 3 percent last year to 199,275 new inventions. Digital communication, electrical machines, and energy technology were the growth areas, the EPO said in Munich on Tuesday. Significantly, more applications were received from South Korea and China in particular. However, the U.S. was in the lead with…
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U.S. vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza
On Tuesday, the United States again vetoed a draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip; as a result, the resolution was not approved by the UN Security Council. Algeria is a member of the Council. Thirteen of the fifteen council members overwhelmingly supported the proposal, citing fears of a potential major Israeli offensive on the…
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France Ambassador to Nigeria Bids Farewell, Expresses Mixed Feelings
Abuja, January 13, 2024 (Quick News Africa): Emmanuelle Blatmann, the outgoing France Ambassador to Nigeria, revealed on Thursday that while she will miss many aspects of Nigeria, the country’s pepper soup will not be one of them. Having served as France’s Ambassador to Nigeria since October 2021, Blatmann is set to embark on a new role as the Director for Africa…
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Europe
France fights EU moves to offer job application tests only in English
Pari, Nov. 23, 2023 (dpa/NAN) France is fighting for the role of the French language in the European Union (EU) and against applications for EU positions in English only. A corresponding complaint before the European Court of Justice (ECJ) is set to enter the decisive phase this Thursday with the oral hearing in Luxembourg. France is criticising “unjustified unequal treatment on the…
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Africa
The Future of the Green Hydrogen Sector in Africa at the Heart of the 13th Edition of the Arbois and Mediterranean Round Tables
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France — From 3 to 4 May, the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University of Rabat (UM6P) is organising, in collaboration with the University of Aix-Marseille and the CNRS, the 13th edition of the Arbois and Mediterranean Round Tables (TRAM) in Aix-en-Provence, on the theme of “Hydrogen tomorrow: myths and realities“. This edition will bring together elected officials, industrial leaders, research and innovation players,…
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Africa
Qatar 2022: Lagos fans back Morocco to beat France
Some football fans in Surulere, Lagos have extolled the exploits of the Atlas Lions of Morocco for reaching the semi-final and have backed them to defeat France. Morocco who defeated Portugal, 1-0 to book a place in the semifinal, also made history as the first African country to reach that level in history of the world cup. The atlas Lions…
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Cerba and Taliaz to Leverage Artificial Intelligence and Genetics Expertise to Improve Patient Care Management in Depression
SAINT OUEN L’AUMÔNE, France & TEL AVIV, Israel — Cerba, the foremost specialty clinical pathology reference, and Taliaz, an Israeli digital health company dedicated to improving mental health disorders, announced today a partnership to provide physicians with an AI-driven precision psychiatry solution that predicts treatment effectiveness in depression. By finding the right treatment from the very first prescription, the test…
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Africa
UbiPharm and Imperial Form Strategic Alliance to Create One of Africa’s most Expansive Healthcare Distribution Networks
ROUEN, France –This strategic alliance formed by UbiPharm and Imperial, both significant logistics and distribution players in the healthcare industry in Africa, will provide complementary continental route-to-market solutions to healthcare principals and clients, leveraging best-in-class operations and commercial services. While UbiPharm and Imperial will each maintain their individual business autonomies, the strategic alliance will drive better access to medicines, vaccines…
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Mali accuses France of violating country’s airspace
The Malian authorities on Thursday said a French military aircraft violated the country’s airspace while flying from Cote d’Ivoire to Mali and back. The government of Mali said that the French military aircraft of “A400 type” on Tuesday flew en route from Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire to Gao, Mali and back. The Malian government said in a statement posted on Facebook…
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France’s Macron cancels Mali trip over new COVID-19 wave
President Emmanuel Macron has cancelled a Dec. 20 to 21 trip to Mali to visit French troops due to France’s deteriorating health situation over the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, his office said. “This decision was taken in order for there to be coherence between national measures and the president’s international agenda, and in order not to expose troops,”…
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France restricts entries from Britain as Omicron variant takes hold
France has significantly reduced entries from Britain as the new and more transmissible Omicron strain of the COVID-19 continues its rapid advance. Only those with an urgent need to do so will be able to enter or exit Britain, as of midnight on Saturday, French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday. Castex noted that this did not include travel…
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Sports
Mbappe misses decisive penalty as France crash out of Euros 2020
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe missed his penalty kick during a shootout as France crashed out of Euro 2020 following defeat to Switzerland. After nine successful shots – five from the Swiss and four from the French – Mbappe took the 10th kick and it was saved by goalkeeper Yann Sommer. The shootout followed a thrilling 120 minutes of football…
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