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Macron vows to work until 'last second' of mandate in NYE address

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he would stay until the "last second" of his second term after a year of domestic political turmoil that included calls for him to resign.

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Illustrated year in review: eight moments that shaped 2025

Wars that refused to end, a return to hardline power politics, booming tech and simmering societal anger... RFI cartoonist Mouche captured the legacy of 2025, from Donald Trump’s aggressive second term and fragile ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine, to youth-led revolts across continents and a climate summit that delivered minimal…

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Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has triggered nationwide protests in Somalia and urgent diplomatic talks, as the Somali government warns the move threatens its territorial integrity and stability in the Horn of Africa.

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Political split over Bardot funeral with Le Pen to attend but not Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron will not attend Brigitte Bardot’s funeral next week in Saint-Tropez, while far-right leader Marine Le Pen will be present, after the late actress’s family declined the idea of an official state tribute.

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French cinemas project optimism for 2026 after disappointing year

While this year was a slightly gloomy one for cinemas in France, with attendance significantly down compared to 2024, the huge success of two Disney blockbusters at the end of 2025 has given hope to the sector for the year ahead.

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Macron to seek fresh momentum in New Year’s address amid political deadlock

Facing low approval ratings and a fractured parliament, President Emmanuel Macron will use his New Year’s address on Wednesday night to try to revive momentum in the final stretch of his second term, setting out a last round of reforms.

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Guinea junta leader Doumbouya wins controversial election by landslide

Guinea’s junta chief Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president with an overwhelming majority, according to provisional results released by the country’s election commission. Doumbouya had vowed not to seek office after seizing power four years ago.

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Eurostar resumes full service after Channel Tunnel power fault

Eurostar said all its cross-Channel train services have resumed on Wednesday after a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel on Tuesday stopped trains between London and mainland Europe, though the operator warned passengers to expect delays and possible last-minute cancellations as schedules stabilise.

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France steps up security ahead of New Year's Eve festivities

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has announced that 90,000 members of the security forces will be mobilised across the entire French territory on Wednesday ahead of the New Year celebrations.

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Five things we learned on Day 9: No dancing for Put as Tanzania party on

Uganda boss Paul Put said he would invite his players to dance with him if they were to beat Nigeria, but the team was denied the chance to see their Belgian coach's moves after a 3-1 defeat.

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Tanzania reach Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages for first time

Tanzania qualified for the knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, following a 1-1 draw against Tunisia on Tuesday night in Rabat.

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Paris launches winter emergency plan as homeless man dies from cold

Authorities in Paris and its suburbs have launched their emergency winter plan to help house homeless people as temperatures drop and a man was found dead from exposure on a street in the capital.

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Sudan dream of Cup of Nations glory as conflict rages at home

When war broke out in Sudan in April 2023, Ammar Taifour was in a training camp with his club Al Merrikh in Khartoum.

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France delays plastic cup ban by four years as alternatives fall short

France has postponed a ban on throwaway plastic cups by four years, pushing the start date to 2030 after the government said alternatives were not ready for widespread use.

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Côte d'Ivoire ruling party increases majority in parliamentary elections

Côte d'Ivoire's ruling party has won 77 percent of the seats in parliament, further consolidating its power two months after the re-election of Alassane Ouattara as president, according to results announced on Monday.

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George and Amal Clooney granted French citizenship along with children

Hollywood actor George Clooney has become French, along with his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney and their two children.

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UN ambassadors condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Several UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The United States was the only member state to defend Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway region.

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Italian rail operator teams up with US fund to expand French services

Italy's state rail operator Ferrovie dello Stato has said it will increase operations in its Trenitalia France unit, via a billion-dollar joint venture with US private equity fund Certares.

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Pressure of coaching Nigeria 'on another level', says Chelle

Nigeria's head coach Eric Chelle offered an insight into the pressures of the job, as he pored over his choices for the starting line-up for the final game in Group C on Tuesday night at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Five things we learned on Day 8: Hakimi up and running

Morocco boss Walid Regragui promised Achraf Hakimi would make an appearance during the third pool match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. And he made good on that in the second half. Let the tournament commence...

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Hakimi returns as Morocco stroll into last 16 at Africa Cup of Nations

Achraf Hakimi entered the Cup of Nations fray on Monday night, as Morocco cruised into the last 16 with a 3-0 win over Zambia.

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Uganda coach Put urges squad to take heart from underdog status against Nigeria

Uganda boss Paul Put called on his players to embrace their status as underdogs in their all-or-nothing Africa Cup of Nations clash against Nigeria on Tuesday night in Fez.

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US vows €1.7bn for UN humanitarian aid, lower than previous years

The United States on Monday unveiled a €1.7 billion pledge for United Nations humanitarian aid, even as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to scale back foreign assistance and warns UN agencies to “adapt, shrink or die” in line with new financial realities.

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Sudan's El-Fasher 'an epicentre of human suffering', UN says

Traumatised civilians left in Sudan's El-Fasher after its capture by paramilitary RSF forces are living without water or sanitation in a city haunted by famine, says UN aid coordinator Denise Brown after making the agency's first visit in almost two years.

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Authorities say Malian suspect in Paris metro stabbing is also French citizen

The French Interior Ministry has acknowledged that a man suspected of stabbing three women in the Paris metro on Friday – and who was initially described as a Malian national ordered to leave France – in fact holds French citizenship.

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