Preservation of tropical forests at heart of Gabon's One Forest Festival
The African forest, the Congo Basin, is the largest tropical forest in the world after the Amazon, and spans six countries, including Gabon.
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Battle for Bakhmut: Russia closing off last access routes to city
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a charm offensive in Africa, visiting four nations in the continent as he tries to reset relations with former colonies that have become strained. He began in Gabon before moving on to Angola, Congo Brazzaville and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The French military has been heavily involved in anti-jihadist operations in the Sahel region of West Africa for the best part of a decade, but Mali and Burkina Faso have asked those troops to leave. Macron said France will now draw down all its troops at bases in Africa, instead setting up academies in partnership with local forces.
'Europe can count on Angola' for energy, President João Lourenço tells Euronews
The impact of the war in Ukraine is being felt far beyond the European continent. In a bid to cut its dependence on Russian gas, Europe is keen to shore up its energy supply and look for alternative sources.
Macron vs. the people: why France is resisting the president’s pension reform
Major strikes have taken place in France since the government announced plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
France's strategy in Africa: Macron unveils changing military, economic agenda
France has long been a major broker on the continent. But with political instability, insecurity and "Françafrique”, a cosy web of ties with its ex-colonies, some countries feel France has overstayed its welcome.
Ukrainian FM: 'Putin is not only Ukraine's problem', but 'a global problem'
In an interview with FRANCE 24 in the Belgian capital, Dmytro Kuleba expressed confidence that Ukraine would win the war against Russia. He criticised those in the West raising concerns that the Russians are gaining the upper hand on the battlefield. He said that Ukraine needs "weapons, sanctions, money and solidarity", urging each country to choose how to show solidarity.
IOC clears path for Russians to compete at Paris Olympics
Citing a “unifying mission” during a time of war, the International Olympic Committee said no athlete should face discrimination based only on the passport they held.
Russia says it would welcome moves to allow its athletes at Olympics
Russia said on Tuesday it would welcome moves by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow its athletes to compete in the Olympics, after the world's top sports body looked at options for their return to international events.