SAMRC appalled after French doctors say COVID-19 vaccine tests be done in Africa
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France reports record 509 more coronavirus deaths, toll tops 4,000
There are now 24,639 people hospitalised in France with COVID-19, with 6,017 of them in intensive care, health official Jerome Salomon told reporters in his daily update.
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16-year-old among virus dead in France's highest daily toll
French authorities said on Thursday that 365 people had been killed by COVID-19 over the previous 24 hours, taking the national total of those who have died in hospital to 1,696.
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Let them eat bread! French hoard baguettes in virus lockdown
Bakers are among the few essential-service businesses allowed to stay open in France under strict anti-virus confinement measures that took effect on Tuesday.
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France under lockdown as coronavirus crisis deepens
France’s 67 million people are allowed out of their homes only to buy groceries, go to work or seek medical care after Macron announced strict border controls and restrictions on movement late on Monday.
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France slaps Apple with record €1.1bn fine
France's competition authority said it found that Apple acted to prevent independent retailers in France from competing on price and abused its economic power over them.
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Anxious France votes in local polls as coronavirus closes cafes, schools
France has had some 4,500 infections and 91 deaths. Anti-infection precautions were in place at the country's 35,000-odd voting stations, with bottles of hand sanitiser at the entrance.
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JEAN-JACQUES CORNISH: The Franco-German example that Africa needs to follow
The German-French reconciliation is a salutary lesson to Africa about the lasting value of forgiveness, writes Jean-Jacques Cornish.
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Europeans trigger dispute mechanism in Iran nuclear deal
The European powers said they had taken the step to avoid a crisis over nuclear proliferation being added to an escalating confrontation in the Middle East.
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US wants to reduce presence in Africa, warns top officer
The United States wants to reduce the number of its troops deployed across Africa over the next few years to focus more on responding to the threats posed by Russia and China.
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France 'won't extradite' Ghosn if he arrives in country: govt
Former Nissan head Carlos Ghosn fled Japan to avoid a trial.
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Born to revolt: Why the French go on strike
The current open-ended stoppages, which began on 5 December, have halted most public transport in Paris and inter-city trains.
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Macron says 33 'terrorists' killed by French forces in Mali
Macron, who is currently on a visit to Ivory Coast, said French soldiers had also released two Malian gendarmes being held by jihadists in the city of Mopti.
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France's Macron to mark Xmas with troops on Africa visit
Far from protest strikes gripping France, Macron will share a dinner cooked by his personal chef with 1,000 troops at the military base in Port-Bouet where he is expected in the late afternoon.
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France braced for second day of stoppages as strike bites
The first day of a strike saw giant rallies across the country coupled with walkouts that paralysed transport and closed schools.
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Black boxes from crashed helicopters found in Mali - French army
The crash occurred on Monday during an operation against jihadists in the restive region.
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Thousands march in France to protest alarming femicide levels
A total of 116 women have been murdered in France so far this year by their husband, partner or ex-partner, according to an AFP investigation.
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Open letter to President Macron on human rights abuses in Cameroon
A group of intellectuals, writers, and human rights lawyers is urging France to use its considerable influence on the government of President Paul Biya to help stop the murders and atrocities perpetrated in the country.
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Shades of 2011 as Wales floor 14-man France at World Cup
France, 19-10 ahead at half-time, had Sebastien Vahaamahina sent off for an elbow on 49 minutes but they clung to the lead until Ross Moriarty powered over for the vital try late in the game.
