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Congolese singer Gims at the Seine Musicale concert hall, on the outskirts of Paris, in February 2025.
Congolese singer Gims at the Seine Musicale concert hall, on the outskirts of Paris, in February 2025. © Bertrand Guay/AFP

Breaking news | DRC
Singer Gims arrested upon arrival in Paris

According to information from Africa Intelligence, Gandhi Djuna, the singer's real name, was arrested while passing through customs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport on 25 March. He is implicated in an investigation being led by the French authorities involving a network of financial criminals specialising in the laundering of illicit funds.
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Congolese singer Gims at the Seine Musicale concert hall, on the outskirts of Paris, in February 2025.
Congolese singer Gims at the Seine Musicale concert hall, on the outskirts of Paris, in February 2025. © Bertrand Guay/AFP

Breaking news | DRC
Singer Gims arrested upon arrival in Paris

According to information from Africa Intelligence, Gandhi Djuna, the singer's real name, was arrested while passing through customs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport on 25 March. He is implicated in an investigation being led by the French authorities involving a network of financial criminals specialising in the laundering of illicit funds.
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French General Pascal Ianni, head of the France's Africa command, and General Mbaye Cissé, former Senegalese armed forces chief of staff in Dakar, October 2025.
French General Pascal Ianni, head of the France's Africa command, and General Mbaye Cissé, former Senegalese armed forces chief of staff in Dakar, October 2025. © Patrick Meinhardt / AFP

Spotlight | Senegal
Dakar and Paris seek common ground on future military cooperation

Eight months after the handover of France's last military bases in the country, French and Senegalese officials are engaged in low-key negotiations aimed at renewing their defence agreements. The issue is expected to feature on the agenda of the next intergovernmental seminar, although its date remains uncertain.
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Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Dakar, on 8 November 2025.
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Dakar, on 8 November 2025. © Patrick Meinhardt / AFP

Inner circle | Senegal
The businessmen, marabouts and fixers in Ousmane Sonko's inner circle

Senegal's prime minister still relies on businessmen and intermediaries who backed him during his years in opposition. Drawn from varied backgrounds – construction, aviation and religious networks – they form a discreet but influential circle around the leader who took power two years ago.
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Accompanied by Fouzi Lekjaâ (centre), FIFA President Gianni Infantino (second from left) tours the facilities at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Morocco on 20 September 2025.
Accompanied by Fouzi Lekjaâ (centre), FIFA President Gianni Infantino (second from left) tours the facilities at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Morocco on 20 September 2025. © Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football / AFP

Morocco
French Foreign Trade Minister heads to Rabat to discuss next FIFA World Cup

Ahead of his visit scheduled for 2 and 3 April, Nicolas Forissier is planning a trip with a strong focus on football. A meeting between Philippe Diallo, head of the French Football Federation, and his Moroccan counterpart Fouzi Lekjaâ is expected to be on the agenda.
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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune receives French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez at the El Mouradia Palace in Algiers on 17 February 2026.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune receives French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez at the El Mouradia Palace in Algiers on 17 February 2026. © APP/MAXPPP

Spotlight | Algeria
The path to the resumption of dialogue between Algiers and Paris

While the two heads of state have not yet resumed contact following the failure of the meeting planned at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, their administrations have increased communication, particularly on security matters.
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