Tag: Overseas
When Russia and China eye our overseas territories – L’Express
In this episode of La Loupe, Alexandra Saviana, journalist in the Société de L’Express department, discusses the increasingly strong presence of China and Russia overseas. READ ALSO: The formidable strategy…
Martinique keeps its distance from the vote
On June 8, the French West Indies will be called to vote in the European elections. An election that has never generated much passion in the region. However, some parties…
How Russia and China are destabilizing France overseas: at the heart of the investigation
For several years, certain foreign powers have not hesitated to use all stratagems to destabilize France in its overseas territories. On the front line, Xi Jinping’s China and Vladimir Putin’s…
what the Guyanese expect from Emmanuel Macron’s visit
Emmanuel Macron arrives this Monday March 25 in Guyana. This is the French president’s second visit to this overseas department, where he had already visited in October 2017 in a…
Some 100,000 North Koreans work overseas for regime, report says
According to the findings of the UN expert committee report released this month, 100,000 North Koreans continue to work abroad for the regime’s finances, despite UN sanctions. A figure that…
The “responsibility” of the State recognized in the chlordecone scandal in the West Indies: “We are delighted but it is not enough”
The State’s responsibility in the health scandal involving chlordecone, a pesticide long used in banana plantations in the Antilles, is officially recognized by the National Assembly. According to a study…
In Mayotte, a migrant camp at the heart of tensions
Several hundred migrants from Somalia, Sudan and even the DRC currently live around the Cavani stadium, in Mamoudzou, and are continually targeted by part of the population, who consider them…
some roadblocks still active despite continued announcements to ease tensions
The Minister Delegate for Overseas Marie Guévenoux received elected officials from Mahor on Monday February 19 to try to ease the crisis shaking the 101st French department. For five weeks,…
in Mayotte, a fifth week of blockage begins despite Gérald Darmanin’s announcements
In Mayotte, a fifth week of blockade begins despite Gérald Darmanin’s announcements, followed by the decision of the movement’s leaders to temporarily lift the blockades. At issue: the sentencing of…
In Mayotte, roadblocks resume following the conviction of two roadblockers
In Mayotte, the respite from the crisis shaking the island was very short-lived. After 26 days of blockage, the Forces vives collective announced a lifting of the blockades which had…