DARK SECRETS: 37 | Vintage Vibes

How exiled photographer Ernest Cole captured apartheid’s human toll

Ernest Cole's haunting photographs of apartheid shocked the world and yet his own life ended in obscurity. Now, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Raoul Peck has brought Cole's story to the screen in Ernest Cole: Lost and Found. Speaking to RFI, Peck reflects on Cole's groundbreaking work and the exile that tore him…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 5, 2025

Who were the winners and losers of African democracy in 2024?

In 2024, 18 elections took place on the African continent, from Senegal to South Africa, Algeria to Ghana, with the results an equal mix of democratic success stories and challenges still to overcome.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2025

DRC case against Apple brings new hope in conflict minerals crisis

As the DRC brings an unprecedented case against Apple, and the company offers assurances that it will no longer use conflict minerals from central Africa, experts are questioning whether real change is on the horizon in illegal mining.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 3, 2025

Senegalese PM promises bold reforms in first major policy speech

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday promised sweeping changes to transform the nation during his long-anticipated first major policy speech to parliament.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 27, 2024

Madagascar's gold trade thrives on black market despite export reforms

Authorities in Madagascar concede gold smuggling is still booming despite laws introduced at the start of the year to make it easier to take the precious metal out of the country legally.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 24, 2024

French director Cédric Djedje shines light on Germany's African colonial history

In his play Vielleicht, French-Ivorian director Cédric Djedje lays bare Germany's colonial past, through the story of the 40-year struggle of Afro-descendants to change the names of three streets dedicated to German colonialists in Berlin's African quarter.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2024

Children of French jihadists found in Syrian orphanage

Three French children living in an orphanage in Damascus could be repatriated to France now that the regime has changed in Syria. An RFI investigation has identified the children as orphans of jihadists who were killed during the international coalition’s bombing of the Islamic State armed group.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2024

Maison Gaston, the virtual art gallery promoting Caribbean creativity

A young entrepreneur from Guadeloupe is putting Caribbean talent on the global art map, with her online gallery Maison Gaston.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2024

Merry Christmas!

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Paris Photo. There’s some Christmas cheer to be had, as well as “The Listener’s Corner” - all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2024

France faces bigger borrowing costs as its credit rating takes a double hit

Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded France’s seven largest banks this week – just days after lowering the country’s own sovereign credit rating. The move signals rising borrowing costs for France, adding to a €3.2 trillion debt burden and deepening the pressure on an already fragile government.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2024