In-depth: Macron’s election gamble may have blocked the far right from power for now, but France’s Muslims are fearful of its growing influence. The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) came out on top in Sunday’s snap run-off in the French legislative elections, beating the far-right National Rally (RN) in third …

“Our people have irrevocably turned their backs on ECOWAS,” Niger’s ruling General Abdourahamane Tiani told the cheering crowd that attended the Niamey summit. Trust them, it was not just another formal meeting but a street party, which saw the leaders walking through massive rallies and street procession,s as they received …

The joint air force training exercise, dubbed Falcon Shield, began on Wednesday in the northwest Xinjiang province of China and will continue until late July. China and the United Arab Emirates are holding military training exercises this week in Xinjiang, as Emirati-Chinese defense ties see a boost despite US concerns. …