Coups ravage former French colonies in Africa
Gabon and Niger are the most recent cases of attempts to seize power. Disillusionment with democracy has to do with poverty, lack of articulation in society, weak media and excessive…
French Senate recommends France’s political and strategic rapprochement with Brazil
The French Senate has just published a report by five representatives of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The authors of the document urge France to quickly rebuild and strengthen ties with…
Australia to replace its fleet of French-made helicopters
Trust between France and Australia was shaken in 2021 when the former conservative government in Canberra cancelled a deal to buy French submarines for 90 billion Australian dollars ($62 billion).…