Sophie Laurent, Europe Correspondent

Sophie Laurent covers European affairs with expertise in EU institutions, Brexit implementation, and continental politics. Born in Lyon and educated at Sciences Po Paris, she is fluent in French, German, and English. She previously worked as Brussels correspondent for France 24 and maintains an extensive network of EU contacts.
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Tensions Escalate in the Gulf as Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran

** In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, President Donald Trump has warned…

Dumile Feni’s ‘African Guernica’ Unveiled at Madrid’s Reina Sofía: A Dialogue Between Cultures

Dumile Feni’s powerful piece, 'African Guernica,' first drawn in 1967, has made…

Tensions Escalate as Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

** In a dramatic turn of events, President Donald Trump has issued…

Trump Postpones Ultimatum for Iran: Oil Markets React as Tensions Escalate

** In a significant diplomatic move, President Donald Trump has once again…

African Nations Implement Energy Rationing Amidst Ongoing Fuel Crisis Linked to Iran Conflict

** As the conflict between Iran and the United States escalates, countries…

African Nations Implement Power Rationing and Fuel Adjustments Amidst Iran Conflict

In the wake of escalating tensions following the Iran conflict, several African…

Trump Pushes Back Deadline for Iran to Reopen Oil Transit Route, Market Reacts

In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre, President Trump has postponed the deadline for…

Strengthening Ties: Nigeria and the UK Forge New Partnerships Amid Historical Reckoning

In a landmark state visit, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has returned to…

Trump Delays Deadline for Iran’s Strait Reopening Amid Escalating Tensions

** In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre, President Donald Trump has pushed back…

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