France’s radical left leader Jean Luc Mélenchon is taking another tilt at the presidency - but critics argue that his polarising appeal could hand power to the right

By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, May 8 (Reuters) - Shorn of influence in its former colonies in West Africa, France will seek to deepen ties elsewhere on the continent next week at an Africa summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi,

France is targeting huge CO₂ emissions cuts by 2035 through electrification, renewables and stronger energy sovereignty, as well as its nuclear portfolio

France is turning to Kenya as it attempts to rebuild its influence in Africa after being pushed out of several Sahel states. Nairobi will host the 2026 Africa-France Summit, marking the first time the event is being held in an English-speaking African country.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to add over $40 billion to the global GDP with its most lucrative edition ever.

Dozens of French luxury houses and institutions will converge on Manhattan for the cross-cultural exhibition “Hidden Treasures: 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories.”

Here is France's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.

ZURICH (AP) — Inter Milan forward Ange-Yoan Bonny’s switch of eligibility ahead of the World Cup to 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champion Ivory Coast was approved on Friday. The France Under-21 international from the northern suburbs of Paris was eligible to make the change under FIFA rules through family ties to Ivory Coast.