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Artists join scientists at sea to unveil mysteries of marine life

A Paris exhibition invites visitors to dive into the ocean and explore the intersecting perspectives of artists and scientists who, for 20 years, have studied and documented marine life and the challenges it faces.

Radio France Internationale

Gaza’s powerful war narratives make their way to the Oscars

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, a collection of films titled From Ground Zero, created by Gaza-based filmmakers, has earned a place at the Oscars.

Radio France Internationale

On the trail of France’s first female World War II correspondent

When General de Gaulle arrived in Paris on 25 August, 1944 to mark the French capital’s liberation from Nazi occupation, his official reporter was by his side to document the historic moment. That reporter was France's first female WWII correspondent, but her name was lost to history – until a…

Radio France Internationale

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The amazing Mr. Jones

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Quincy Jones. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!

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Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as European countries suspend claims

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has brought with it uncertainty for Syrian asylum seekers across Europe, as several countries freeze applications from Syrians, arguing that those who fled his regime no longer have reason to fear returning to their homeland.

Radio France Internationale

Young Nigerian entrepreneurs seek to reshape relationship with France

During Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s visit to France in November, he brought a delegation of young leaders to strengthen ties and attract investment in Africa’s largest economy. RFI caught up with some of them.

Radio France Internationale

Niger junta suspends BBC accusing it of 'spreading false news' in coverage of attack

Niger’s ruling junta suspended the BBC for three months over its coverage of an extremist attack that allegedly killed dozens of Nigerien soldiers and civilians

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Haiti witness recounts gang massacre driven by witchcraft claims

A witness has described to RFI how a Haiti gang leader orchestrated a mass killing of at least 184 people in a Port-au-Prince slum, forcing residents to face a mock trial before executing those accused of practicing witchcraft.

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Centuries-old Ivorian dish attiéké named among world's cultural treasures

Attiéké, a tangy cassava couscous that has been a staple of Ivorian cuisine for generations, has been recognised by Unesco as a part of the world's intangible cultural heritage.

Radio France Internationale

Textile dumping in Ghana

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about second-hand clothing sent to Ghana. There’s “The Listener’s Corner”, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment”, and “Music from Erwan”. All that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!

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Uganda's DRC mission under scrutiny amid claims of double dealing

Three years after Ugandan troops crossed into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight rebels linked to the Islamic State, their mission has yielded mixed results, with accusations that Kampala is secretly supporting another Congolese rebel group raising questions about its motives.

Radio France Internationale

Ghana voters carry economic pain to the polls

Eighteen million people in Ghana will choose their next president and 275 parliamentarians on Saturday amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

Radio France Internationale

Campaigners continue fight for justice 40 years after Bhopal chemical disaster

Nathuram Soni vividly remembers the night 40 years ago when toxic gas swept through Bhopal killing more than 3,500 people in the shanties surrounding the Union Carbide pesticides plant.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal mourns Thiaroye war heroes slain by French troops 80 years ago

Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre on Sunday, honouring the African riflemen killed by French colonial forces on 1 December, 1944. For the first time, French President Emmanuel Macron has officially recognised the killings as a massacre – calling it a tragedy that demands the uncovering of…

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Nigerian businesses court French investors during Tinubu's landmark visit

President Bola Tinubu's state visit to France brings a delegation of Nigerian business leaders seeking new investment in Africa's largest economy. It also reflects growing efforts to strengthen economic links between Nigeria and France.

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War in Sudan leaves 13 million people displaced and more than half the population malnourished

The ongoing war in Sudan, which started 20 months ago, has created one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, according to the United Nations. Over 13 million people have been displaced by the conflict, and more than half of Sudan’s 45 million population is experiencing acute malnutrition, with eight…

Radio France Internationale

Personal stories paint rich portrait of France's immigration through time

With the exhibition "Every Life is History", the National Museum of Immigration History in Paris brings together art and artefacts that build a picture of France's diverse modern society, a tapestry woven by immigration.

Radio France Internationale

Goncourt winner Kamel Daoud accused of exploiting war survivor’s story

Kamel Daoud, the Franco-Algerian author who recently won the Goncourt Prize for his novel Houris, is being accused by an Algerian civil war survivor of using her personal story without consent. The allegations, which include claims of breaching medical confidentiality, have sparked legal action in Algeria.

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Too little, too late?

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the COP16 Biodiversity Summit. There’s “The Listener’s Corner”, and music chosen just for you by our ace “mixer”, Vincent Pora. Of course, there’s the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button…

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France 'concerned' over disappearance of writer Boualem Sansal in Algeria

France says it's "very concerned" about the disappearance of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, who has not been heard from since he was reportedly taken into police custody upon his arrival in Algeria on Saturday. Sansal is a well-known critic of Algeria’s government and a vocal opponent of Islamic fundamentalism.

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Former Wagner media operative lifts the lid on Russian disinformation in CAR

Journalist Ephrem Yalike was once an instrument of propaganda for the Wagner mercenary group in Bangui. Having secretly fled the Central African Republic a few months ago, he exposes the workings of Russia's disinformation campaign to RFI.

Radio France Internationale

African delegates urge action, hope for last-minute deal in Azerbaijan

Negotiators at the UN climate talks in Azerbaijan are working to overcome a deadlock in negotiations. African representatives are emphasizing that, despite being the least polluting continent, Africa disproportionately suffers from the climate crisis. Some have expressed cautious optimism to RFI about the possibility of a last-minute resolution.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's ruling Pastef party on track to get large majority in elections

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party has claimed a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda eight months after sweeping to power.

Radio France Internationale

Madagascar's lychee growers in crisis as production plummets

The lychee harvest season is under way in Madagascar – the world’s top producer of the prized pink fruit – but growers and exporters are facing a major crisis, as forecasts indicate a staggering drop in yields this year.

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Senegal votes to shape parliament as reforms and economy hang in balance

Senegalese voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new National Assembly – a crucial test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s government as it seeks a parliamentary majority to push through its reform agenda.

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