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Côte d'Ivoire ruling party increases majority in parliamentary elections

Côte d'Ivoire's ruling party has won 77 percent of the seats in parliament, further consolidating its power two months after the re-election of Alassane Ouattara as president, according to results announced on Monday.

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George and Amal Clooney granted French citizenship along with children

Hollywood actor George Clooney has become French, along with his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney and their two children.

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UN ambassadors condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Several UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The United States was the only member state to defend Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway region.

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Italian rail operator teams up with US fund to expand French services

Italy's state rail operator Ferrovie dello Stato has said it will increase operations in its Trenitalia France unit, via a billion-dollar joint venture with US private equity fund Certares.

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Pressure of coaching Nigeria 'on another level', says Chelle

Nigeria's head coach Eric Chelle offered an insight into the pressures of the job, as he pored over his choices for the starting line-up for the final game in Group C on Tuesday night at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Five things we learned on Day 8: Hakimi up and running

Morocco boss Walid Regragui promised Achraf Hakimi would make an appearance during the third pool match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. And he made good on that in the second half. Let the tournament commence...

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Hakimi returns as Morocco stroll into last 16 at Africa Cup of Nations

Achraf Hakimi entered the Cup of Nations fray on Monday night, as Morocco cruised into the last 16 with a 3-0 win over Zambia.

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Uganda coach Put urges squad to take heart from underdog status against Nigeria

Uganda boss Paul Put called on his players to embrace their status as underdogs in their all-or-nothing Africa Cup of Nations clash against Nigeria on Tuesday night in Fez.

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US vows €1.7bn for UN humanitarian aid, lower than previous years

The United States on Monday unveiled a €1.7 billion pledge for United Nations humanitarian aid, even as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to scale back foreign assistance and warns UN agencies to “adapt, shrink or die” in line with new financial realities.

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Sudan's El-Fasher 'an epicentre of human suffering', UN says

Traumatised civilians left in Sudan's El-Fasher after its capture by paramilitary RSF forces are living without water or sanitation in a city haunted by famine, says UN aid coordinator Denise Brown after making the agency's first visit in almost two years.

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Authorities say Malian suspect in Paris metro stabbing is also French citizen

The French Interior Ministry has acknowledged that a man suspected of stabbing three women in the Paris metro on Friday – and who was initially described as a Malian national ordered to leave France – in fact holds French citizenship.

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Israel's recognition of Somaliland ‘is not an isolated initiative': expert

For the first time, the secessionist state of Somaliland has been officially recognised by another state, namely Israel. It's a blow for the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who managed to organise local elections despite growing pressure from the Islamist group al-Shabaab. RFI spoke to…

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France sees sharp rise in church thefts targeting sacred art

Thefts from churches in France have surged this year, as sacred objects and artworks are increasingly targeted by thieves – driven by soaring gold prices and easy access to many small, poorly protected buildings.

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Over 3,000 migrants died in 2025 trying to reach Spain: aid group

More than 3,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights group said on Monday, a sharp decline from 2024 as the number of attempted crossings fell.

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Remembering Bardot: ‘sex symbol', ‘crazy cat lady’ and far-right supporter

International and French media have paid tribute to Brigitte Bardot following her death on Sunday at the age of 91. While some highlighted her reputation as "the biggest sex symbol of French cinema", others drew attention to her role as a "controversial activist".

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Morocco boss Regragui confirms Hakimi's return for Cup of Nations pool clash

Star defender and skipper Achraf Hakimi will play in Morocco's final Group A game against Zambia on Monday, his coach Walid Regragui confirmed on the eve of the tie at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.

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Trump says US and Ukraine 'a lot closer' on peace deal but 'thorny issues' remain

US President Donald Trump has said that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were "getting a lot closer, maybe very close" to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but acknowledged that the fate of the Donbas region remains a key unresolved issue.

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Five things we learned on Day 7: Achraf will be in the house and on the pitch

Moroccan national treasure Achraf Hakimi will play football for his country on Day 8 after spending the last week or so hanging out with his teammates but not gracing the right flank. All roads lead to the coronation party.

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'It’s about stopping harmful tourism': the fight against Maasai Mara luxury hotel

In Kenya's Maasai Mara, local people say a new luxury safari hotel is threatening the ecosystem – and the livelihoods of those for whom tourism was supposed to bring opportunity.

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'Shivering from cold and fear': winter rains batter displaced Gazans

It only took a matter of minutes after the heavy overnight rain first began to fall for Jamil al-Sharafi's tent in southern Gaza to flood, drenching his food and leaving his blankets sopping wet.

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Shocked Tunisians vow to recover mojo for Cup of Nations crunch against Tanzania

Tunisia boss Sami Trabelsi on Sunday backed his players to recover from a nightmare 75 minutes against Nigeria during which they conceded three goals and rediscover their panache for the final Group C game on Tuesday against Tanzania.

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Public transport takes to the skies in Greater Paris with first urban cable car

The first urban cable car in Greater Paris was unveiled on 13 December, offering a faster link between isolated neighbourhoods and Paris Métro line 8. The 4.5-kilometre line, which includes five stations, is the longest urban cable car in Europe.

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Five things we learned on Day 6: Nigeria find danger in dominance

Super crowd pleasers those Super Eagles. Nigeria restored the neutrals' faith with gore and disorder as they brilliantly chopped through Tunisia's defences to lead 3-0 and then conceded two goals to nearly self-terminate with extreme prejudice.

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US-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says

US-backed air strikes in Nigeria hit two Islamic State-linked camps in the Bauni forest of Sokoto State, targeting foreign fighters infiltrating from the Sahel, the Nigerian government said.

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French legend Brigitte Bardot dead at 91: foundation

French film legend Brigitte Bardot, a cinema icon of the 1950s and sixties who walked away from global stardom to become an animal rights protector, has died aged 91, her foundation said Sunday.

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