On October 4 and 5, France will host the 19th Francophonie Summit in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris. Heads of state and international representatives will discuss political, economic and cultural issues, with the aim of "creating, innovating and undertaking in French". Africa, with its majority of French speakers, will be at the heart of the discussions.Source: Africa News Agency
Nigeria Confirms Withdrawal of US Troops Amid Ongoing Security Challenges
Nigeria: Nigeria has confirmed that approximately 200 US troops, who were deployed to bolster its fight against armed groups, will commence their withdrawal from the West African nation. The majority of these troops are expected to depart by the end o…