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Thomas HUBERT
ELECTION
French expats' forgotten election
On June 7, and starting today on the Web, French expatriates can choose their representatives in a global but largely ignored election. The vote gives the French expat community a political existence and reveals its conservative-leaning tendency.
NUCLEAR POWER
Congolese uranium attracts French interest
Areva, a company controlled by the French government, struck a promising uranium exploration deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday. Nuclear power is the leitmotiv of Nicolas Sarkozy's African tour, from the DRC to Niger.
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DR CONGO
Sarkozy kicks off African tour in DR Congo
Sarkozy arrived in the DRC capital of Kinshasa on Thursday, starting a tour devoted to building a new Franco-African relationship. He will address the National Assembly, a day after its chairman Vital Kamerhe resigned.
DR CONGO
Kamerhe's resignation makes room for Sarkozy's speech
DR Congo's National Assembly chairman, Vital Kamerhe (pictured), has resigned, ending a political crisis that had been plaguing the parliament for two months. Nicolas Sarkozy, due to visit Kinshasa on Thursday, can now address the National Assembly.
FOOTBALL
DR Congo's Leopards claim unexpected ChAN win
DR Congo's Leopards beat favourites Ghanaian Black Stars to win the first African Nations Championship in the Ivory Coast. In the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, hope was reborn among supporters after a series of defeats.
GAZA
Speculation about next phase of offensive as more troops deploy
Israel eased its overnight strikes on the Gaza Strip while reserve units moved into the Palestinian territory. While the military prepared for a possible invasion of dense urban areas, international talks resumed in Cairo on Monday.
GAZA
Heavy fighting in Gaza City despite diplomatic efforts
Heavy gun battles rocked the north and east of Gaza City as EU leaders toured the region in a bid to obtain a ceasefire. Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni rebuffed their proposals, saying Israel would not "reach agreement with terror".
GAZA
Diplomatic pressure mounts on Israel for ceasefire
EU leaders in the region moved diplomatic efforts for peace into high gear, but Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni rejected calls for a ceasefire, saying Israel would not "reach agreement with terror".
GAZA
Battles rage as Israeli troops push deeper into Gaza
Thirty Israeli soldiers have been wounded, two seriously, while dozens of armed Hamas operatives have been injured since the start of the ground offensive in Gaza, Israel said. At least 12 Gazans have also reportedly been killed in Israeli shelling.
BURKINA FASO
Larlé Naaba Tigré, king of jatropha
A traditional chief, farmer, businessman and politician has decided to use his prominence in Burkina Faso's public life to promote a miracle plant, which he thinks can revolutionise agriculture in the Sahel region.
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