The United States is shifting some of its troops from a base in Niamey, the capital city of Niger to another place in the Agadez area, said the Pentagon on Thursday.

US moves out troops, conducts 'precautionary' repositioning of forces in Niger

France's highest administrative court on Thursday ruled in favour of a school ban imposed on traditional over-garments worn by some Muslim women, called abayas. Terming the ban as legal, it rejected complaints of it being discriminatory and said that it would not incite hatred against the community.

France's top administrative court backs ban on abaya in schools

The return of Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics continues French President Emmanuel Macron has now insisted that the Russian flag will not fly in Paris during the Olympic Games.

Paris Olympics 2024: No Russian flags at Paris Olympics

A teenager lost his life late on Wednesday (September 7), after a collision between his motorbike and police vehicle west of Paris, said the police sources. The 16-year-old is reportedly accused of failing to comply with police officers, said a police source, further adding that he was being "followed at a distance" by a police car through Elancourt, a town around 30 kilometres (almost 20 miles) outside Paris.

France: Teenager dies after bike's collision with police vehicle

On the face of it, Western Africa has been struck with a coup epidemic. As just five weeks after the military junta captured power in Niger, the military in Gabon deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba immediately after he again won the elections. But make no mistake about this. What is being witnessed in these African nations is not just a coup epidemic.

Why France is the big loser in Africa after coups in Gabon & Niger?

France has begun talks with Niger's military about withdrawing "elements" of its army from the country following the military coup, reported AFP citing a defence ministry source.

Niger: France begins discussions to withdraw 'certain elements' of army

The anti-bedbug campaign was launched in response to the resurgence of bedbugs in France, which have made a comeback due to international travel and growing resistance to insecticides.

France faces bed bug nuisance ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Niger's military-appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, while addressing a press conference in Niamey, on Monday (September 4) said that he is hoping to finalise a deal "in the coming days" with the West African bloc ECOWAS after the latter threatened to use force for restoring civilian rule in the country post-coup in July.

Niger PM Zeine expresses hope for 'agreement' with ECOWAS

French authorities were on Monday imposing a newly-announced ban on the abaya Muslim dress for women in schools, with over 500 establishments under scrutiny as children across the country returned to class.

France: Abaya ban on female students comes into effect

The abaya, a loose-fitting robe popular among Muslim women and girls, will no longer be permitted to be worn in state-run schools in France. According to the 34-year-old minister, a letter stating that "secularism is not a constraint, it is a liberty" was handed to the girls whose admittance was denied on Monday.

Abaya Ban in France: Schoolgirls flouting abaya ban sent home across France

Dozens of girls were sent back home by French schools for refusing to remove their abayas, an over-garment from the shoulders to the feet worn mostly by Muslim women.

French schools send home dozens of girls for refusing to remove abayas

Vegan food has once again stirred up a huge storm within the French food industry to avoid confusion. France is also to ban vegan products from using meaty language.

Real vs mock meat: The battle of names; No meaty words for Vegan products in France

The French government has introduced new proposals to ban the use of meat names like "steak" and "spare ribs" for plant-based food made in the country as it seeks to avoid "misleading claims".

France reignites bid to ban use of words ‘steak’, ‘spare ribs’ for plant-based food

France will ban disposable electronic cigarettes or vapes as a part of the country’s plan to combat smoking and fight tobacco use, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on broadcaster RTL, on Sunday (September 3).

France plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes in bid to curb smoking habit

Dozens of protesters took to the streets on Saturday (September 2) in Niger's capital city Niamey demanding former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops as sought by a junta which seized power in the month of June.

Protesters take to streets in Niger demanding withdrawal of French troops

French Minister of Justice Eric Dupont-Moretti has been subjected to global outrage over his "sexist" remarks about female journalists. In widely condemned comments, he said on Monday (August 28), why women reporters asking questions aren't 'topless' and maybe it isn't hot enough.

Why women reporters aren't 'topless', asks French justice minister, faces criticism

Defying the orders of the Niger military junta, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (Aug 28) announced that the country’s ambassador would continue to stay in the crisis-hit capital Niamey.

French ambassador defies Niger military junta’s 48-hour ultimatum, to stay in coup-hit country

Music legend Sir Elton John was hospitalised in France on Sunday after he suffered a fall at his home. The singer was taken to the local hospital "as a precautionary measure" and received a checkup before being "immediately discharged" on Monday morning.

Elton John taken to hospital after suffering a fall at home

In spite of pressure from the leaders of a recent coup, France's ambassador to Niger will remain there, President Emmanuel Macron announced in an address to diplomats on Monday.

Niger Coup Fallout | Macron: French ambassador will stay in Niger

France has decided to ban children from the “abaya”, the loose-fitting gown worn by some Muslim women. Watch the video to know more.

France mulls to ban ‘Abaya’ in state-run schools

France said it will ban children from wearing the abaya in state-run schools. Abayas are loose-fitted and full-length robes, that are mostly worn by some Muslim women.

Explained: France bans abaya robes in schools. All you need to know

The French education minister said on Sunday (August 27) that the nation will ban children from wearing the abaya, which is the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools.

French authorities to ban wearing abayas in schools

The decision to expel the ambassador was made in response to acts taken by the French government that were "contrary to the interests of Niger," according to a statement from the foreign ministry established by the junta. It claimed that among them was the envoy's denial of a request to speak with Niger's new foreign minister.

Junta: Response to France's action's contrary to Niger's interests

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to face trial in 2025 following allegations that he accepted funds from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance one of his election campaigns, news agencies reported citing prosecutors.

Trial looms for ex-French President Sarkozy over alleged illicit funding from Gaddafi for election campaign

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