UNCOVERED: 30 | History Defined

Romania's new president Nicușor Dan pledges to counter Russian influence

In this week's International Report, RFI’s Jan van der Made takes a closer look at the recent Romanian elections, in which centrist candidate Nicușor Dan secured a decisive victory over his far-right rival, George Simion.

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2025

Former DRC president Kabila visits rebel-held Goma for controversial talks

The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Kabila has arrived in the rebel-held city of Goma in the east of the country for talks with locals, according to sources close to him, after declaring he wanted to help end the crisis in the war-ravaged region.

Radio France Internationale · May 29, 2025

Namibia holds controversial first commemoration of German colonial-era genocide

Namibia on Wednesday held its first national commemoration for the victims of mass killings by colonial-era German troops, in what is widely recognised as the first genocide of the 20th century. However, some organisations representing victims' descendants have declined to take part.

Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2025

South Africa, US to discuss critical minerals despite tough Trump meeting

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said that South Africa has up to nine critical minerals that the United States needs, and he hopes to advance discussions on bilateral trade deals with Donald Trump in Washington.

Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2025

Divided Romania faces uncertain future despite rejecting the far right

Romania’s new president Nicusor Dan is stepping into office amid deep political and social divisions, as fallout from Sunday’s run-off election exposes the scale of public frustration and mistrust. Economic pressures are mounting, and the far right is already regrouping.

Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2025

Hard-right candidate who lost Romania’s presidential race contests results at top court

The hard-right nationalist who lost Romania’s presidential election rerun said Tuesday he has asked a top court to annul the election results, alleging that foreign interference and coordinated manipulation affected Sunday's vote.

Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2025

South Africa's Ramaphosa to meet Trump on high-stakes White House visit

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the United States for a high-stakes visit accompanied by four cabinet ministers. He is expected to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, but whether the visit could see relations between the two governments improve is the subject of debate.

Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2025

Romanians vote in tense run-off between pro-Trump nationalist and pro-EU centrist

Romanians began voting on Sunday in a tense presidential election rerun — a close contest between a supporter of US President Donald Trump and a pro-EU mayor, which could reshape the course of the key NATO member that borders war-torn Ukraine. RFI English's Jan van der Made went to meet…

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025

How an RFI investigation helped return an ancient treasure to Benin

In Benin, a 'kataklè' – a ceremonial stool, and the final piece of the royal treasure of Abomey – has been returned by Finland, 133 years after being looted by French troops and later transferred to the National Museum of Finland. It's a journey that began with an investigation triggered…

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025

Romania at a crossroads: confronting communist nostalgia on election day

As Romanians head to the polls in a pivotal presidential election, the country’s struggle to come to terms with its communist past is taking on new urgency. The legacy of Ceausescu’s regime, and the nostalgia or disillusionment it inspires, now shapes debates about national identity and the direction Romania will…

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025