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The French Ministries of Health and Agriculture announced the development on Thursday, describing the case as exceptional because Shamonda had never previously been detected in humans despite circulating among animals in Africa and Asia for decades.

The Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, said 1,800 people had been arrested and more than 500 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters injured in Saturday's unrest, as authorities faced mounting questions over the scale of the violence and the ability of security forces to contain it.

President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron have reaffirmed the enduring friendship between Nigeria and France and their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.

France has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade and investment with Nigeria, its largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa and the biggest recipient of French investments in West Africa. More than 100 French companies now operate in Nigeria,...

England defeated France 6-4 in a breathtaking 10-goal thriller to claim third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's side raced into a 4-0 halftime lead before surviving a remarkable French comeback. Didier Deschamps' legendary 14-year...

Spain produced a dominant display to beat tournament favourites France 2-0 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup final. Rodri delivered a masterclass in midfield as La Roja neutralised Kylian Mbappé and France's star-studded attack. Mikel...

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a state visit to Nigeria later this year in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations with President Bola Tinubu. Both leaders are expected to review progress on agreements reached during Tinubu's...

Spain secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 victory over defending champions France at the AT&T Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a 22nd-minute penalty, followed by a second-half strike...

Burna Boy has extended his record as the Nigerian artist with the most certified singles in France, reaching 17 certified songs. The milestone follows the Gold certification of “Dai Dai,” his collaboration with Shakira and the official anthem...

France and Spain renew one of Europe's fiercest rivalries with a place in the World Cup final at stake. Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal headline a blockbuster semifinal in Arlington, Texas. France boast a perfect record and the...