Tag: france
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They are being launched from new sites and in new ways – out of reach of French police. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd1l6p8vw9o more ›
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Animals in front of the camera have always been captivating for audiences, appearing as companions, scientific subjects, symbols, and sources of fascination. Documenting other species allows more appreciation for a… more ›
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As the CFA Franc countries debate why and how to change their currency, can Nigeria be brought on board to form a genuine West African project? https://www.theafricareport.com/in-depth/the-perilous-journey-to-a-west-african-single-currency/ more ›
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In 1791, enslaved Haitians ousted the French and founded a nation. But France made generations of Haitians pay for their freedom. How much it cost them was a mystery, until… more ›
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A firebrand Haitian president tried to hold France to account for its years of exploitation. He soon found himself ousted from power. https://web.archive.org/web/20240714100559/https:/www.nytimes.com/2022/05/20/world/americas/haiti-aristide-reparations-france.html?utm_source=perplexity more ›
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In 1825, fourteen French gunboats sailed into the harbor of the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, and forced the government to pay an indemnity of 150 million francs. This threw Haiti… more ›
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Algerian MPs have passed a law that declares France’s colonisation of the country a state crime and demands reparations and an apology. https://www.africanews.com/2025/12/25/algeria-passes-law-declaring-french-colonisation-a-state-crime-demands-apology-and-reparat/ more ›
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On November 13, 2015, three commandos associated with the Islamic State group perpetrated a series of coordinated attacks in the Paris region. The terrorists killed 132 people and injured more than 350 in… more ›
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With major sales and a cosmopolitan crowd, Art Basel Paris proved the city’s enduring allure as a global art capital https://www.artbasel.com/stories/art-basel-paris-2025-success-world-market more ›
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Surprising high-end results, mid-market resilience, new collaborations, and a rising French market signal a changing tide http://bit.ly/46nmZxC more ›