September 08, 2023
Niger: Towards a Partial Withdrawal of French Forces
French and Nigerien military officers are discussing a partial withdrawal of certain French military elements deployed in Niger. However, the bulk of French forces in the Sahel… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Africa: Cathartic Rhythms for West African Band Born in 'Black London'
African-infused London-based jazz band the Balimaya Project is a tour-de-force of sound fusion and energy. The 13-piece band is coming to Paris before a headline show in London in… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Gabon: Coup Highlights France's Enduring Friendship With Longtime Rulers of Gabon
Part of France's empire in Central Africa until 1960, Gabon has remained one of its key allies on the continent. As soldiers attempt to overthrow President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Benin: Teenage Performers Use Girl Power to Take on the World
On the back of Glastonbury, a team of young performers from northern Benin, in West Africa, took their message of female empowerment to another prestigious festival in England -… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Niger: Time for Niger's Coup Leaders to Give Up On Reckless 'Adventure', Says France
Speaking to RFI, French Foreign Minister Christine Colonna urged the leaders of a coup in Niger to abandon their takeover attempt before a deadline set by the West African bloc… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Niger: France Rejects Niger Junta's Move to Scrap Bilateral Military Pacts
France on Friday rejected a move by Niger's junta to scrap bilateral military pacts, saying only the west African country's "legitimate" leadership was entitled to do so. Meanwhile… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Niger: Niger Junta Accuses France of Plotting to 'Intervene Militarily'
Niger's military junta has accused France of seeking to "intervene militarily" to return deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to power as tensions mount with the country's former… Read more »
Niger: 'Outside Interests' Driving Anti-France Protests in Niger, Says Deposed PM
Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, who was removed as prime minister of Niger when military officers seized power last week, told RFI and France 24 that external forces are seeking to stir up… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Niger: France Condemns Anti-French Protests Following Coup
France has condemned violence against its diplomatic mission in Niger and pledged to react strongly to any attack on its nationals or interests, as anti-French protests took place… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Why the Start of a Coup in Niger Could Have France Worried
Paris says it's concerned by the military coup in Niger - its only remaining ally in the Sahel region. While a political vacuum could be dangerous, any potential impact on France's… Read more »
July 02, 2023
Africa: French University Begins Work to Return Human Remains to Tanzania and Namibia
The University of Strasbourg in north-east France has undertaken the task of verifying the origins of its collections of human skulls, bones and other remains that were collected… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Prepare to Meet Putin After Zelensky Rules Out Talks
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - A high-level African delegation was preparing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, a day after its calls for talks between Moscow and… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Travel to Ukraine and Russia On Peace Mission
A delegation of four African heads of state are headed to Kyiv and Saint Petersburg to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Vladimir Putin, in the latest in a series of… Read more »
June 09, 2023
Uganda: Archbishop of Canterbury Decries Ugandan Church Support for Severe Anti-Gay Legislation
The head of the worldwide Anglican Communion has expressed his "grief and dismay" to the Ugandan Church over its support for the country's anti-gay law. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Africa: Chancel Mbemba Wins Prize for Best African Footballer in French First Division
The Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba was on Tuesday awarded the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé to hail his performances as the outstanding African player in the French top flight… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Mali: Six Months After Mali Banned French Funding for NGOs, How Are Aid Groups Coping?
Six months after Mali's interim authorities decided to block all French public funding for non-governmental organisations operating in the country, RFI spoke to workers on the… Read more »
May 23, 2023
West Africa: Macron's Visit to Mongolia Was Focused On Ensuring Uranium Supply Amid Conflict in West Africa
Access to rare earth minerals and Russia's war against Ukraine topped the agenda on French President Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to Mongolia. But the joint declaration signed… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Africa: Postcard From Cannes #4 - Major Spotlight On African Talents
With a record number of films in the official lineup, African cinema is set to shine at the Cannes Film Festival this year. It's not only a showcase for attracting international… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Mali: French Army Failed to Stop Journalist's Kidnapping in Mali - Investigation
French forces tried to use a journalist's visit to northern Mali to track a jihadist leader but failed to prevent the reporter from being kidnapped by the militants, a joint… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Africa: African Nations Launch Peace Initiative to End War in Ukraine
Six African leaders plan to travel to Russia and Ukraine "as soon as is possible" to help find a resolution to the war, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Tunisia: France Opens Terrorism Probe Into Tunisia Synagogue Attack
The French anti-terrorist prosecutor has opened an investigation into the deadly shooting attack at the Ghriba synagogue on Tunisia's Djerba island that left five people dead,… Read more »
Zambia: Govt Asks France to Use 'Influence' to Speed Up Debt Restructuring
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has asked French President Emmanuel Macron to use his global influence to help move forward a long-delayed restructuring of Zambia's foreign… Read more »
Tunisia: France Denounces Antisemitism As Tunisia Probes Synagogue Attack
Tunisian authorities have opened an investigation into a shooting attack at the historic El Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba that left five people dead, including one… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Comoros: Money From France Will Not Help Comoros Swallow Wuambushu Pill - President
Azali Assoumani, president of the Union of Comoros and the African Union rotating chairman, told RFI that he will not accept the forced repatriation by France of around ten… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Comoros: Comoros Refuses to Accept Deported Migrants From French Mayotte, Closes Port
Comoros has refused to allow a boat carrying migrants to dock from the French Indian Ocean department Mayotte, where the authorities have announced a controversial operation… Read more »