June 21
Africa: Middle East War Drives Up Bitumen Costs for African Road Builders
War in the Middle East is pushing up the price of bitumen, the material used to make asphalt and road surfaces - and the effects are being felt across Africa, where few countries… Read more »
June 18
Africa: France Among 15 Countries to Pledge to Target Illegal Fishing With Shared Data
France is among 15 countries to have signed the Mombasa Declaration, unveiled at the Our Ocean Conference held in the Kenyan port city this week. The global agreement, aimed at… Read more »
June 21
Africa: 'One Injection Protects Up to Six Months' - What Is New HIV Drug Lenacapavir?
As South Africa becomes the ninth African country to introduce the use of new long-acting drug lenacapavir for HIV prevention, RFI spoke with infectious disease specialist Ndong… Read more »
June 14
West Africa: The Project Nurturing West Africa's New Generation of Women Filmmakers
Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival,… Read more »
June 13
Africa: How Visa Applications Became Big Business Across Africa
For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly… Read more »
June 07
Africa: Africa's Finest - Algeria Seek to Build On Mixed History
Algeria enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's third-highest ranked side. In the seventh instalment of a nine-part series on African teams at the 2026 World Cup, RFI looks… Read more »
June 06
Africa: Africa's Finest - Senegal, Runners-Up With Something to Prove
Senegal enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's second best side in the Fifa rankings. In the sixth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI… Read more »
June 05
Africa: South Africa Unrest Grows As Migrants Become 'Scapegoats'
South Africa is once again facing a rise in anti-migrant tensions, with vigilante groups reportedly going door to door demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Finest - Egypt Look to Heal a Century of Hurt
Egypt enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's fourth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the fifth of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a… Read more »
May 27
Africa: At the Africa Forward Summit, a Different Conversation About France
Nairobi - France came to Nairobi last week with a message it has been trying to land for years: that it wants to be Africa's partner, not its patron. At the Africa Forward summit… Read more »
May 24
Africa: How Women Are Paving Their Own Way Through Africa's Tech Sector
Nairobi - 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… Read more »
May 16
Africa: Why Is African Cinema Out of the Picture At the Cannes Film Festival?
Does the absence of African films in the main competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival point to a glass ceiling? Or is African cinema still slowly but surely finding its way… Read more »
May 15
Africa: As Africa Rapidly Goes Digital, It Becomes a Prime Target for Hackers
A reported cyberattack on Senegal's treasury highlights the vulnerability of African institutions to cybercrime. As parts of the continent go digital at breakneck speed, countries… Read more »
May 14
Africa: Ghana to Repatriate 300 Citizens After Xenophobic Incidents in South Africa
Ghana has announced it will evacuate 300 of its citizens from South Africa, following a spate of xenophobic incidents and protests against immigration across the country in recent… Read more »
Africa: Macron Announces Paris Funding Conference to Support African Peace Efforts
A conference on financing the African Union's peace efforts will be held in Paris by the end of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron said while on a visit to Ethiopia. Read more »
May 13
Africa: 'I'm Incredibly Proud of My Record' On Africa, Macron Tells RFI
French President Emmanuel Macron says he is proud of how France's relationships with countries in Africa have evolved under his leadership. Speaking to RFI at the close of the… Read more »
May 11
Africa: Macron Champions African Investment, Backs Restitution of Colonial Artefacts
French President Emmanuel Macron urged investment in Africa at the start of an economic summit in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent. He also… Read more »
May 08
Africa: How Africa Helped Forge French Billionaire Vincent Bolloré's Empire of Influence
Vincent Bolloré built his fortune through ports, railways and logistics networks across Africa. Decades later - despite corruption allegations and an upcoming criminal trial… Read more »
May 10
Africa: Macron Arrives in Kenya Ahead of Africa Summit
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Nairobi as part of an African visit aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent… Read more »
May 04
Africa: French Senators Clear Path for Return of Kali'na Remains to French Guiana
French senators are preparing to debate a law that will allow the remains of six Kali'na indigenous people brought to Paris to feature in a human zoo to be sent back to French… Read more »
May 01
Africa: China Opens Tariff-Free Trade to Nearly All African Countries
China will extend zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties from Friday, in what Beijing called a "significant measure" to deepen China-Africa trade and… Read more »
April 29
Africa: World Cup 2026 - Red Cards for Players Who Cover Mouths and Walk Off in Protest
Players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents and teams who leave the pitch without the referee's permission can be given red cards under new rules announced… Read more »
April 26
Africa: Black British Music Takes Centre Stage As London's V&A East Opens Doors
London - More than 125 years of black music in Britain is being celebrated in the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East museum in Stratford, London. RFI was at the opening… Read more »
April 24
Africa: Child Vaccine Catch-Up Drive On Course to Hit Target Says UN
A three-year effort to immunise children who missed routine vaccinations due to the Covid-19 crisis is on course to reach the 21 million target, the United Nations has said. Read more »
April 20
Africa: Dakar Hosts 10th Peace Forum Amid Rising Tensions Across Africa
The Senegalese capital Dakar is hosting the 10th International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on Monday and Tuesday - an anniversary edition taking place against a backdrop… Read more »
