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Paris Perspective #40: The collapse of French influence in West Africa - Georja Calvin-Smith

This edition of Paris Perspective looks at the concept of Françafrique and the collapse of French influence in its former colonies. What have been the catalysts for the successive coup d’états in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Niger and Gabon over the past three years?

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Macron announces France will end military presence in Niger after coup

France has maintained some 1,500 troops in Niger since the July coup

Evening Standard

Canadian intelligence has been probing R&AW long before Nijjar case, suggests review

In 2018, Canada’s then newly set up National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians carried out a review into “the allegations associated with” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s official visit to India. But many portions of the review were redacted as it was deemed “injurious to national security and international relations”.

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French conservatives hold on to Senate as Macron party suffers fresh setback

France's conservative Les Républicains party was on course to extend its historic domination of the upper house of parliament following Senate elections on Sunday that marked another electoral setback for the ruling party of President Emmanuel Macron.

France 24

State of Australian rugby union brutally exposed by Wallabies’ World Cup debacle

With the grassroots game struggling, participation in decline and Super Rugby on the wane, the writing has been on the wall for years

The Guardian - AU

NFL views Spain as likely next European city to host a game, being assessed for 2024

Spain is a strong contender to be the next international host of a regular-season NFL game and it could happen as soon as 2024

The Independent UK

England players told to stay in France during Rugby World Cup ‘rest’ week

The management team and coaching staff are allowed to return home, however, with England’s next match against Samoa not until 7 October

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France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador, Macron says

The change comes after Niger's democratically elected president was deposed in a coup. French troops pulled out of neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso in recent years after coups there.

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France to withdraw ambassador and troops from Niger after coup

French President Emmanuel Macron has said France is soon to withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by its military contingent in the next months, in the wake of the coup in the west African country that ousted pro-Paris president Mohamed Bazoum.

Radio France Internationale

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull ambassador after coup

President Emmanuel Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country after its democratically elected president was deposed in a coup

The Independent UK

France to withdraw ambassador and troops from Niger after coup, Macron says

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that France would withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by the French military contingent in the coming months, in a move welcomed by Niger's military leaders as a "step towards sovereignty".

France 24

France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron

The military rulers had been demanding the exit of envoy and troops after Macron refused to recognise the July coup.

Al Jazeera

Debate: Why France needs the Fifth Republic

France’s current constitution is its fifth, and it’s built for stability – literally. Established in 1958 after the government collapsed in the throes of the Algerian War, the new constitution featured a president with considerable powers. That made the country’s governments more stable – a welcome change from the Third…

The Conversation

France's big win over Namibia highlights trying times for World Cup organisers

Appropriate that a match involving France should throw up some existential issues.

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The Guardian - UK

How Germany, France and Italy compare on net zero emission targets

Politics get in the way as the EU’s three largest economies, also its biggest polluters, fall short of cleaning up their act

The Guardian - UK

Let’s hear it for England’s royals – and centuries of incompetence, criminality and failure

We’re often told the current crop lack the dignity that monarchy deserves. But what about the losers, adulterers and delusional brutes who came before?

The Guardian - UK

Is it white? Is it red? Is that coffee? Wines that are mixing things up

Rosorage, chillable reds and wine with a shot of espresso… These fun wines are challenging the way we drink

The National (Scotland)

Emmanuel Macron faces questions over attending mass amid religious debates

FRENCH president Emmanuel Macron has been accused of a “contradictory” and “exceptional act” after he attended a mass celebrated by Pope…

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The Independent UK

French activists protest racism and police brutality while officers are on guard for key events

Activists from community groups, far-left parties and unions have held marches around France against racism and police brutality

France 24

Thousands march in France to protest against police violence

Tens of thousands of people marched in France Saturday to protest police violence in demonstrations organised by the left, with clashes breaking out on the margins of the Paris rally.

Radio France Internationale

Unesco declares WWI memorials in France and Belgium world heritage sites

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has added more than 130 World War I cemeteries and memorials across what was once the Western Front to its list of World Heritage sites.

The Independent UK

England vs Chile referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Jaco Peyper

Peyper is one of the referees at the tournament in France

RideApart

Royal Enfield Brings Updates To The Interceptor and Continental GT 650s in France

For the 2024 model year, Royal Enfield has rolled out a couple of updates to the Interceptor and Continental GT 650 nameplates.

The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont has surgery as France captain’s World Cup remains in the balance

Les Blues face an anxious wait as their captain begins his recovery process.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Injured Antoine Dupont returns to France squad after surgery

France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on a facial injury and will now rejoin Les Bleus’ Rugby World Cup squad.

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