Forgotten by the French, the heroes of the African war finally received full pension rights

Forgotten by the French, the heroes of the African war finally received full pension rights

/ Show / A look at Africa Released: 04/01/2023 – 23:03 10:22 LOOKING AT AFRICA © FRANCE 24 In today’s issue: French African soldiers who fought in France’s world wars and colonial conflicts win the final battle. Known as Senegalese tirailleurs, the surviving fighters will be able to live out their days in Africa after … Read more

French Senegalese fighters of the world war finally got full pension rights

French Senegalese fighters of the world war finally got full pension rights

Released: 04/01/2023 – 22:20 In today’s episode: World War-era French soldiers in Africa win the final battle known as the Senegalese ‘tirailleurs’. The surviving fighters will be able to finish their days in Africa after a retirement U-turn near Paris. Tunisia’s central bank chief says 2023 will be “challenging” unless the country strikes a deal … Read more

French Senegalese fighters of the world war finally got full pension rights

French Senegalese fighters of the world war finally got full pension rights

Released: 04/01/2023 – 22:20 In today’s episode: World War-era French soldiers in Africa win the final battle known as the Senegalese ‘tirailleurs’. The surviving fighters will be able to finish their days in Africa after a retirement U-turn near Paris. Tunisia’s central bank chief says 2023 will be “challenging” unless the country strikes a deal … Read more

A look back at the major African news stories of 2022

A look back at the major African news stories of 2022

From the COP27 climate summit in Egypt to coups d’état in Burkina Faso and the French military withdrawal from Mali, FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the news highlights from Africa this year. The Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon Senegal’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 final football … Read more

England bypass Senegal and prepare for the quarter-final match of the World Cup with France

England bypass Senegal and prepare for the quarter-final match of the World Cup with France

Released: 12.04.2022 – 21:53 England, who scored for free, extended their unbeaten record against African teams by defeating Senegal 3-0 on Sunday, including the first goal of this World Cup from captain Harry Kane as they set up a quarter-final clash with holders France. 2022 FIFA World Cup © Graphic studio FMM England initially looked … Read more

Senegal’s president appoints first prime minister since abolishing office in 2019

Senegal's president appoints first prime minister since abolishing office in 2019

Released: 17.09.2022 – 18:16 Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday named a new prime minister – a position he abolished in 2019 and reinstated last year – after a tight legislative election in July. A presidential decree named Amadou Ba, a former foreign minister, as the new prime minister. divided countryfive days after the return … Read more

Senegal’s president appoints first prime minister since abolishing office in 2019

Senegal's president appoints first prime minister since abolishing office in 2019

Released: 17.09.2022 – 18:16 Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday named a new prime minister – a position he abolished in 2019 and reinstated last year – after a tight legislative election in July. A presidential decree named Amadou Ba, a former foreign minister, as the new prime minister. divided countryfive days after the return … Read more

Senegal’s president appoints first prime minister since abolishing office in 2019

Senegal's president appoints first prime minister since abolishing office in 2019

Released: 17.09.2022 – 18:16 Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday named a new prime minister – a position he abolished in 2019 and reinstated last year – after a tight legislative election in July. A presidential decree named Amadou Ba, a former foreign minister, as the new prime minister. divided countryfive days after the return … Read more

Senegal’s permission to use GMOs sparks controversy

Senegal's permission to use GMOs sparks controversy

Released: 09.12.2022 – 22:27 Africa is looking to adapt to a disruptive climate, but Senegal’s endorsement of GMO crops has proven controversial. Egypt also has a centuries-old tradition of winemaking. Wineries are rushing with plans to make their products refined and popular. And Cape Town hosted talent from across the continent and names from around … Read more