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The so-called Final Investment Decision should pave the way for the export of millions of barrels of oil that was first discovered in 2006 in Uganda, one of the world's most biodiverse regions.

Foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian last week said the Mali junta was "illegitimate" and "out of control".

Group came under scrutiny following the publication of a book in France containing disturbing allegations from employees and relatives.

However, none of her rivals intend on dropping out of April's contest to be president of France.

Tensions have increased between Paris and the country’s military junta in recent weeks, including over the fate of European forces deployed in the region to fight jihadists.

Marine Le Pen  was dealt a blow when Marion Maréchal said that far-right rival Éric Zemmour was a better candidate than her aunt ahead of Aprils presidential election in France. 

Swiss photographer René Robert died from hypothermia after falling and being ignored for nine hours.

Strongest boom in a generation gives President Emmanuel Macron's economic credentials a boost less than three months from an April election. 

France’s government is pledging to investigate allegations that a world leader in care for older adults has been putting profit before quality, rationing food and other items for nursing home residents.

French president seeks to address France’s colonial legacy in north Africa.