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The dispute around the statue became politically charged, with critics accusing Mr Estrosi of spending significant public sums on commemorating a figure who has become a symbol of French nationalism.

Joan of Arc is one of several patron saints of France, a military leader from the 15th century who led a demoralised French army to several key victories in the Hundred Years War with the English ...

The dispute around the statue became politically-charged, with critics opposing Mr Estrosi spending significant public sums on commemorating a figure who has become a symbol of French nationalism.

French troops will soon begin departing from Ivory Coast, the West African country’s President Alassane Ouattara announced in his New Year address. “We have decided on a coordinated and ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese and Chadian leaders said that the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese and Chadian leaders said that the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel ...