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'Francophonie of the people': Juliana Lumumba's vision for the French-speaking world

As the daughter of assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, Juliana Lumumba carries one of Africa’s most powerful political names. Now, the former culture minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo wants to use that legacy to reshape the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), the world’s main French-speaking body.

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'Wiped out': Ukraine's bird lovers long for peaceful skies

When Viktor Sevidov looked up to the sky above Ukraine's war-scarred landscape, he was not watching out for incoming missiles or drones. Instead, he was looking for birds.

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Senegal football fans return home after royal pardon for Cup of Nations chaos

A group of Senegalese football supporters arrived home on Sunday after spending four months detained in Morocco for disrupting the Africa Cup of Nations final, which descended into chaos over controversial calls. Their sentences for hooliganism were brought to an end by a royal pardon from the Moroccan king.

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How women are paving their own way through Africa's tech sector

The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave women working in the technology sector the chance to discuss issues including the future of artificial intelligence in Africa. RFI spoke to Shikoh Gitau, CEO of tech lab Qhala, about working with France's Mistral AI, and…

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Romanian director wins Palme d'Or at emotional Cannes ceremony

The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival came to a close on Saturday evening, with the coveted Palme d’Or for best film going to family drama Fjord by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu. He called on filmmakers to set the example by promoting tolerance.

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From critic favourites to commercial hits, Japanese cinema wins fans at Cannes

With no fewer than 12 films in the official selection, Japan is at the heart of this year's Cannes Festival. Its cinema industry continues to do well with moviegoers as well as critics, making it a notable success story amid the rise of streaming.

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Turkey courts Libya's rival factions in bid to further Mediterranean ambitions

In a bold move by Ankara, Turkey this week brought together Libya’s two rival militaries for international exercises. While firmly supporting the Tripoli-based regime, Turkey is now extending an olive branch to the Benghazi administration, aiming to steady Libya and broaden its sway across the region.

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Injury forces France's top tennis player Fils to withdraw from 2026 French Open

France's top tennis player Arthur Fils pulled out of the 2026 French Open on Saturday, citing the same hip injury that forced him to abandon his first second-round tie against Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open two weeks ago.

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Hunting paedophiles online: the legal grey area occupied by internet vigilantes

The recent case in France of a retired teacher ensnared by an online vigilante posing as a teenage girl has put paedophile hunters back in the headlines. But while some welcome amateurs taking matters into their own hands and streamers build up a following, experts warn it could deprive victims…

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France bars Israeli minister over 'brutalised' Gaza flotilla activists

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from France for his treatment of pro-Palestinian activists detained as they tried to reach Gaza, the French government announced on Saturday.

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Uganda confirms new Ebola cases as risk in DRC rises to highest level

As the World Health Organisation raised its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo to the highest level, Uganda has confirmed three new cases of the deadly virus.

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Senegal president sacks prime minister amid mounting power struggle

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of tension over key policies. The split raises the possibility of a power struggle ahead of presidential elections in 2029.

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Olympique Lyonnes and Barcelona vie for Women's Champions League glory

Olympique Lyonnes and Barcelona will battle it out for the biggest win in European club football, the Uefa Women's Champions League, in Oslo on Saturday.

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Deportees held in Eswatini speak out, as lawyers challenge United States deal

Upon learning United States President Donald Trump was looking for African nations to take in deported third-country migrants, Eswatini was among the first to volunteer. Now lawyers in the southern African kingdom are challenging the legality of the deal, as deportees speak out about the conditions of their detention.

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Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time

Lens won the French Cup for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over Nice in the final at the Stade de France on Friday.

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How Russia’s shadow fleet keeps slipping through Europe’s net

Russia’s vast “shadow fleet” of vessels has been seen primarily as a means of keeping the Kremlin’s oil revenues flowing despite Western sanctions. But a new report from the monitoring group ACLED argues the fleet has evolved into something bigger – a flexible platform for hybrid warfare across northern Europe.

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Fashion capital Paris was 'epicentre' of Epstein network, new book claims

France has launched two probes into the Jeffrey Epstein affair, looking at potential crimes committed in the country or involving French nationals tied to the late American sex offender. The author of a new book tells RFI how Paris, as a fashion capital, provided a "reservoir" of the very young…

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French court keeps low-emission driving bans despite growing backlash

France’s Constitutional Council has upheld maintaining low-emission zones, which restrict the use of the most polluting vehicles in towns and cities. The ruling blocks attempts by right-wing and far-right MPs to weaken two flagship environmental policies through amendments to an unrelated bill.

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Section of Eiffel Tower spiral staircase sells for €450,000 at auction

A French collector has paid more than €450,000 for a 14-step segment of the Eiffel Tower staircase at an auction in Paris.

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French Guiana court dismisses illegal gold mining lawsuit against state

A court in the French overseas department of Guiana has thrown out a complaint accusing the French state of failing to tackle illegal gold mining, ruling that the authorities were not culpably negligent given the resources deployed.

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Trump to send additional 5,000 troops to Poland in apparent U-turn

The United States on Thursday announced it will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, boosting its military presence there as Washington reviews deployments elsewhere in Europe.

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How a few Kenyan women show the way forward in the technological sector

Women working in the technology sector stand out in the global landcape of the sector, and even more in Africa. The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave some of them the chance to discuss their input in the future of artificial intelligence on…

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Macron opens debate on reparations for France’s role in slave trade

President Emmanuel Macron has said the “immense” issue of reparations for France’s role in the transatlantic slave trade must be addressed, but warned against “false promises” as demand grows for formal discussion on addressing the legacy of enslavement.

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France tops European foreign investment ranking despite wider slowdown

France has been named Europe’s leading destination for foreign investment for the seventh consecutive year – but its position conceals underlying vulnerabilities, according to a new survey of the continent's attractiveness to investors.

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Belgium worries as migrant crossings to Britain rise

Unearthing small boats from under the sand at dawn before launching them towards Britain packed with people, migrant smugglers are increasingly operating from Belgium – to the concern of local authorities.

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