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 »
April 21, 2023
Africa: European Union Adopts Law to Ban Products Driving Deforestation
The European Union has approved a law aiming to curb deforestation by prohibiting products obtained from degraded or deforested land. While some have hailed the legislation,… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Sudan: France Joins World Leaders in Voicing Concern Over Fighting in Sudan
France has joined the US and the UN in voicing "deep concern" at the outbreak of fighting in Sudan and called on warring military factions in Khartoum "to do everything to stop"… Read more »
April 08, 2023
Rwanda: France to Erect Paris Memorial to Rwanda Genocide Victims
France is to build a memorial to the victims of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, it said Friday, as Kigali marks 29 years since the slaughter. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Call for Investigation After Head of DR Congo Broadcasting Body Attacked in Paris
The Head of the broadcasting body in the DR Congo, Christian Bosembe, was attacked in Paris while on a tour to meet with European media and francophone institutions.The Congolese… Read more »
March 12, 2023
Mali: Has the French Government Forgotten Hostage Olivier Dubois?
French journalist Olivier Dubois was taken hostage in Mali nearly two years ago. His family and support group regularly contact the French authorities and try to raise public… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Angola: France's Macron Hails Renewed Economic Ties With Angola
French President Emmanuel Macron has inked an economic deal with Angola, the second country on his four-nation tour of central Africa aimed at renewing frayed ties with the… Read more »
Africa: France, NGOs Pledge 100m Euro to Protect World's Tropical Forests
President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France and two non-profits would contribute 100 million euros to an "action plan" for preserving the world's tropical forests. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Africa: Macron Vows Era of French Interference in Africa Is Over
The era of French interference in African affairs is "well over", President Emmanuel Macron said in Gabon on Thursday during his four-nation tour of central Africa. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Africa: France Plans 'Noticeable Reduction' of Troops in Africa - But Plans More Training
President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday a "noticeable reduction" of France's troop presence in Africa following a withdrawal from Mali and Burkina Faso after years fighting… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Mali: Junta Denounces 'Aggressive' Statement From EU Council President
Three UN peacekeepers were killed and five were seriously injured when their convoy struck a roadside bomb in central Mali. Read more »
February 13, 2023
Africa: South Africa Risks U.S. Ire By Staging Naval Exercises With China and Russia
In a controversial move that has strained its relationships with the EU and the US, South Africa will host naval exercises off its eastern coast with Chinese and Russian ships. The… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Angela Merkel Awarded UN Peace Prize in Côte d'Ivoire for Helping Refugees
Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel has received a prestigious UN award for opening her country to refugees during her time in office. Read more »
February 04, 2023
Burkina Faso: Transitional Leader Denies Diplomatic Split From Paris
Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's junta leader, said his country has not severed diplomatic ties with France, despite asking it to withdraw its forces, and denied Russian… Read more »
Africa: Russian Wagner Group Battles French 'Zombies' in Africa Propaganda Campaign
Video cartoons circulating on social media have shed light on a Russian propaganda campaign aimed at sapping France's influence among its African allies, analysts say. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Burkina Faso: Govt Confirms Deadline for Withdrawal of French Troops
Burkina Faso on Monday confirmed that the authorities in the capital, Ouagadougou, have asked France to pull its troops out of the insurgency-hit country within a month. Read more »
January 22, 2023
Burkina Faso: Junta Demands Exit of French Troops Within a Month
Burkina Faso's military regime told France it wants its troops stationed in the country to leave within a month, the state news agency AIB reported on Saturday. This came as… Read more »