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 »

Zambia: Zambia Pushes Back Against U.S. Demands Tied to Health and Minerals Deal

Zambia has publicly accused the United States of linking a proposed $2 billion health package to demands over data sharing and access to critical minerals, saying some conditions… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Opposition Alarmed After President Tshisekedi Hints At Third Term

Opponents of Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi have expressed alarm after his declaration this week that he is prepared to serve a third term -… Read more »

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 »

South Africa: South Africa Rejects Xenophobia Claims Over Anti-Migrant Protests

South Africa has pushed back against accusations of xenophobia, following a wave of anti-migrant protests that has unsettled communities across the country and drawn criticism from… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Security 'Has Never Been Worse' As Coup Trial Opens

Nigeria's government is facing growing pressure on Friday as 36 senior military officers go on trial before a specially convened court martial over an alleged coup attempt against… Read more »

Algeria: 'Economic Diplomacy' Key in Algeria, French Employers' Union Chief Tells Rfi

Following a recent visit to Algeria, Patrick Martin - the head of France's main employers' union (Medef) - talks to RFI about economic diplomacy at a time of strained relations… Read more »

Rwanda: French Court to Rule On Rwanda Genocide Case Against Agathe Habyarimana

France's judiciary is set to rule on Wednesday in a long-running investigation linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, as prosecutors and civil parties seek the… Read more »

Mali: Mali Junta Chief Takes Over Defence Minister's Role Amid Criticism From UN

The United Nations voiced grave concern Tuesday over reports of extrajudicial killings allegedly conducted by the security forces in Mali, now plunged into crisis following an… Read more »

Mali: Are Mali's Tuareg-Led FLA Fighters Terrorists or Separatists?

A Tuareg-led separatist group in Mali has insists it is not a "terrorist" organisation despite carrying out coordinated attacks with al-Qaeda-linked fighters that hit military… Read more »

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 »

Madagascar: Madagascar Revives Vara Mada Mining Project As Key Investment Awaits Approval

Madagascar's largest mining venture - dormant for more than two decades - is gaining momentum once again. Formerly known as "Base Toliara" and rebranded "Vara Mada" in December… Read more »

Kenya: Lighting the Way to Protect Kenya's Lions and the Livestock They Prey On

As a boy, Richard Turere saw up close the threat lions posed to his family's livestock - and the threat to the lions in turn. His ingenious solution to the problem is now being… Read more »

Malawi: The Tech Project Bringing Some of Malawi's Remotest Schools Into the Digital Age

Kasungu, Malawi - Pupils in Malawi are getting the chance to explore technology thanks to a US foundation that provides laptops, internet connections and solar power to schools in… Read more »

Somalia: Hijackings Off Somalia Raise Fears That Piracy Is Back On the Rise

Reports of multiple hijackings off the coast of Somalia are raising fears that piracy may be reviving after a relative lull over the past decade. Increased traffic round the Horn… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Washington Sanctions Former DR Congo President Kabila Over 'Support' for Rebels

The United States has sanctioned former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila over what it calls his support for Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and their ally, the Congo… Read more »

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 »

Mali: Russia Vows to Keep Forces in Mali Despite Warning From Separatists to Withdraw

Russia said on Thursday its forces would remain in Mali and continue backing the country's military rulers, rejecting demands from Tuareg separatists to withdraw after surprise… Read more »

Mali: Mali Junta Leader to Attend Funeral of Defence Minister Killed in Rebel Attacks

Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita is expected to attend the funeral on Thursday of Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara, who was killed in an assault on his home during attacks that… Read more »

Mali: Mali's Junta Chief Says Situation 'Under Control', Urges Citizens Not to Panic

Mali's military leader insists the situation in his country was "under control" as he made his first public address since unprecedented large-scale attacks at the weekend… Read more »

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 »

Mali: Malian Official Accuses Russian Forces of 'Betrayal' After Kidal Falls to Rebels

Mali's crisis deepened on Tuesday, a day after Russian paramilitaries withdrew from the northern city of Kidal, allowing jihadist and Tuareg rebel forces to seize the strategic… Read more »

Mali: Mali Plunged Into Uncertainty Following Coordinated Attacks On Junta

Mali is facing its most serious security crisis since 2012 following coordinated weekend attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists on army positions near the capital Bamako and… Read more »

Mali: Mali's Defence Minister Camara Killed in Rebel Assault On Residential Compound

Mali's Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has been killed during an attack on his residence near the capital Bamako,as fighting continued around the country between the army and… Read more »

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 »