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Chad's decision to end defence agreement with France a 'surprise' and 'humiliation' Chad's government on Thursday announced that it is ending a defence cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation's sovereignty. As one of the last countries in the region...

Macron acknowledges 1944 ‘massacre’ of West African troops by French army French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday acknowledged that the 1944 killing of West African soldiers in a Senegalese fishing village by French forces was a massacre for the first time. The soldiers had fought alongside...

Senegal’s leader says France should close all army bases in country Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday said that France should close all its army bases in the country, noting that it was “incompatible” with Senegal’s national sovereignty. Faye swept to power in the March...

Chad ends military cooperation with France Chad’s foreign minister on Thursday said his country was putting an end to its military cooperation with former colonial power France, saying “Chad has grown up, matured and is a sovereign state that is very jealous of its sovereignty”. Chad was...

Nigerian president woos French investment on state visit In tonight's edition, for the first time in more than two decades, a Nigerian leader sets out on a state visit to France. Also, At least 15 people are killed and dozens of others are missing in devastating landslides in eastern Uganda. And...

Macron welcomes Nigerian president as he seeks to boost Africa ties French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed President Bola Tinubu to the Élysée palace on Thursday, the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades. Paris is seeking to expand its influence on the continent to...

Namibia votes for new president and parliament as ruling party faces thoughest race yet Thousands of namibians queued to have their say in general elections.. Logistical issues held up the scheduled closure of pivotal presidential and legislative polls. The vote was held as the ruling paty...

World Food Programme scales up operations to deliver aid in famine-hit Sudan Displaced people living in Sudan's North Darfur state cheer at the arrival of the first convoy of food and supplies in months, but the glimmer of hope is still vastly short of what's needed. Also, Namibia heads into...

Algeria holds French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal on national security charges Algerian authorities have detained the prize-winning French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal on national security charges, his French lawyer said on Tuesday, days after French authorities expressed concern over the...

'We need to reframe the language' on FGM as sexual assault, survivor Leyla Hussein says A woman who was subjected as a child to Female Genital Mutilation has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the violence and torture she was forced to undergo. Leyla Hussein is a psychotherapist who now specialises in...

Thousands takes to Luanda's streets to protest against government Thousands of people have marched against the government in Angola, protesting against the high cost of food, and poverty, among other issues. It’s the first large demonstration since the contested general election in 2022.

Congo, Rwanda sign key agreement to advance peace process in eastern DRC The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, with Angola's mediation, signed a key peace document on Monday to address the conflict in eastern DRC. Despite ceasefire violations by the M23 militia, which has displaced...

Mali's junta appoints general to replace sacked civilian PM In tonight's edition: Mali's ruling junta appoints Abdoulaye Maiga as the country's new prime minister. Also, Kenyan President William Ruto cancels controversial deals with India's Adani Group. Plus, Southern African leaders resolve to...

Mali junta appoints Abdoulaye Maïga to replace previous PM Mali's military junta has appointed General Abdoulaye Maïga as Prime Minister to replace Choguel Kokalla Maïga, who was sacked after criticizing the vagueness of the military's departure date. General Maïga was until then government...

Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after the US indicts the Indian tycoon Kenya’s president said Thursday that he has cancelled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Indian tycoon Gautam Adani after U.S. indicts one of Asia's richest men for bribery and...

SADC extend troops deployment in Congo and push for peace in Mozambique Southern African leaders resolved Wednesday to extend for another year the presence of regional troops deployed to fight rebels in conflict-torn eastern Congo, and also pledged to work toward peace in Mozambique, where...

Heroin destroying lives in Kenya: trafficking to Europe fuels rising local addiction Kenya has long been a transit country for heroin smuggled from Afghanistan to South Africa and back up towards Europe. In recent years, the drug has spilled over into some communities, fueling addiction. Story...

Senegal ruling party wins by a landslide in parliamentary elections Senegal's ruling party won over three-quarters of parliamentary seats in weekend elections, according to national provisional results announced Thursday, potentially handing them the means to deliver their ambitious reform...

Concern in France over fate of prize-winning French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal French President Emmanuel Macron is "very concerned by the disappearance" of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said. Known for his strong stance against both authoritarianism and Islamism, the...

COP29 drags on as developing nations reject $250 bn offer In tonight's edition, a draft deal on climate finance was rejected by African nations at Cop29. Also, the Algerian Press Agency confirms that French Algerian novelist, Boualem Sansal has been arrested by Algerian authorities. And...