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France Beat Gibraltar 14-0, Record Their Biggest Winning Margin

FRANCE scored seven goals in each half as they recorded their biggest ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying..

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France To Return $150m Abacha ‘Money’ – Presidency

THE Presidency on Friday said France will return $150 million ‘money’ of former Head of State, Late General Sani Abacha. In a statement,.

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Nigeria, France Sign $600m I-DICE Financial Agreement

NIGERIA and France have signed an agreement worth about $600m under the investment in digital and creative enterprise, I-DICE in Abuja. According to.

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Africa

Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal Delays Auction In France

AN auction in France of items belonging to the first Senegalese president has been delayed, as the government in Dakar negotiates to buy.

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Euro 2024: Mbappe Scores Twice As France Beat Netherland To Qualify

FRANCE forward Kylian Mbappe scored twice as his side held off the Netherlands to qualify for next summer’s European Championship with two matches.

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France Raises Security Level After School Attack

THE French prime minister has put the country on its highest state of counter-terrorism alert after an assailant fatally stabbed a teacher and.

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Africa

French Army To Begin Niger Republic Pullout ‘This Week’

FRANCE said Thursday that it would start withdrawing its troops from Niger this week after a falling-out with the post-coup regime, which insists.

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International

Thousands March Against Police Violence In France

TENS of thousands of people marched in France Saturday to protest police violence in demonstrations organised by the left, with clashes breaking out.

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Africa

France To Pull Troops, Ambassador From Niger

PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron has said France will withdraw its ambassador and end all military co-operation with Niger following a coup. “France has decided.

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Apple To Update iPhone 12 In France Over Radiation

APPLE will update its iPhone 12 in France after fears about radiation, the country’s digital minister says. Jean-Noel Barrot said Apple would deliver.

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Managerless Germany Beat France In Friendly

GERMANY gained a home friendly victory over France in their first match since the sacking of German boss Hansi Flick. Ex-striker Rudi Voller.

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Africa

France Deploying Forces, Equipment To Invade Niamey – Niger Coup Leaders

NIGER’s military has accused France of gathering forces and equipment in several West African countries with a view to launch a “military intervention”.

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Over 500 French Schools Under Scrutiny Over Abaya Ban – Minister

FRENCH authorities are watching over 500 schools for signs pupils could be violating a newly announced ban on the abaya Muslim dress for.

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France To Ban Female Students From Wearing Abayas In State Schools

STUDENTS will be banned from wearing abaya, a loose-fitting full-length robe worn by some Muslim women, in France’s state-run schools, the education minister.

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King Charles III To Make Historic France Visit In September

KING Charles III will travel to France for a state historic visit in September, a French newspaper has reported, six months after a.

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‘Exemplary Diplomat’, Tinubu Mourns Late Nigerian Ambassador To France, Laro

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is profoundly saddened by the news of the passing of Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro. He extends his deepest.

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France Beat Morocco 4-0 As Colombia Enter Historic Quarters

FRANCE issued a Women’s World Cup warning on Tuesday to set up a tasty quarter-final clash against Australia, with Colombia joining them in.

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Africa

Niger Coup Weakens Fight Against Terror In Africa – France

THE coup in Niger will undermine the fight against resurgent terror groups in Africa’s Sahel region, France’s defence minister said this week, accusing.

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Women’s World Cup: France, Brazil, Italy Bid for Last-16 Spots

AFTER England sealed their place in the last-16 with a convincing win over China on Tuesday, France, Brazil and Italy are among the.

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Women’s World Cup: Renard Heads Late Winner As France Beat Brazil

CAPTAIN Wendie Renard headed a late winner as France beat Brazil in a thrilling game in Brisbane at the 2023 Fifa Women’s World.

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