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Trial opens in France over herbicides used by US in Vietnam

Paris, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) The Evry court on Monday opened the trial of 19 companies from the United States that manufacture the so-called Agent Orange, a powerful herbicide used by the US Army during the Vietnam War (1964-1975).

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January 25, 2021
Published in Justice

There are thousands of soldiers, including from Niger, patrolling the region in the fight against Islamist militants.

Under-reported Crisis in Africa's Sahel region threatens stability of West Africa

There seems to be no end in sight for the continued massacre of innocent lives that have been taking place in Niger and surrounding countries in Africa, with latest reports indicating that suspected Islamist militants have attacked two villages in Niger, killingf dozens of innocent civilians.

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January 3, 2021
Published in Africa

FRANCE | Cuba's resistance against blockade, aggressions acknowledged

Paris, Jan 1 (Prensa Latina) The French 'Cuba Linda' association congratulated Cuba on Friday on the 62nd anniversary of the Revolution, and welcomed the resistance of its people against the blockade and aggressions by the United States.

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January 1, 2021
Published in Latin America

PALESTINE | France Endorses an Autonomous State Solution for Palestine

France's Foreign Affairs Ministry called for an end to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through a two-state solution and the resumption of peace negotiations between the two territories.

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Countries Africa

September 14, 2020
Published in World News

Haitian President Jean-Pierre Boyer receiving Charles X’s decree recognizing Haitian independence on July 11, 1825. Bibliotheque Nationale de France

HAITI | When France extorted Haiti – the greatest heist in history

In the wake of George Floyd’s killing, there have been calls for defunding police departments and demands for the removal of statues. The issue of reparations for slavery has also resurfaced.

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July 1, 2020
Published in Lifestyle

African Union Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao. Photo Credit: Al-Jazeera

AFRICA | Sacking of vocal African Union ambassador to US raises suspicions of long history of Western influence on Africa

The decision of the African Union (AU) to end a working relationship with its Permanent Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, has been met with confusion and disdain, especially from Africans outside the country.

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October 19, 2019
Published in Africa

HAITI | Haiti paid over $20 billion in present-day money to free itself from France. Here’s why

In 1825, with warships readied, France demanded that Haiti pay them 150 million francs. The French also ordered Haiti to cut by 50%, the cost of every export the country sent to France and its colonies. Justification for the payment?

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October 19, 2019
Published in Caribbean

Still from the movie Un rêve français (“A French Dream”) by Christian Faure, which tells the story of a young Guadeloupean couple during a little-known, tragic time of French post-colonial history. Eloa Prod 2018

A French ‘Windrush’? When French Caribbeans were treated as second-class citizens

The ongoing “Windrush” scandal continues to dominate the news in the UK. We have been scandalised by the appalling treatment of people from the Commonwealth Caribbean who were encouraged to come to Britain to help reduce labour shortages after World War II. They made Britain their home, but in recent years have faced deportation if they could not prove when they arrived.

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September 12, 2019
Published in Lifestyle

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Trial opens in France over herbicides used by US in Vietnam

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Under-reported Crisis in Africa's Sahel region threatens stability of West Africa

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FRANCE | Cuba's resistance against blockade, aggressions acknowledged

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PALESTINE | France Endorses an Autonomous State Solution for Palestine

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HAITI | When France extorted Haiti – the greatest heist in history

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AFRICA | Sacking of vocal African Union ambassador to US raises suspicions of long history of Western influence on Africa

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HAITI | Haiti paid over $20 billion in present-day money to free itself from France. Here’s why

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A French ‘Windrush’? When French Caribbeans were treated as second-class citizens

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