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Rwanda's Kagame reacts to recent comments by exiled opponent Rusesabagina As part of an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame reacted to recent comments by exiled opponent Paul Rusesabagina, who was depicted in the film "Hotel Rwanda" for his heroic role in saving...

Botswana's President Masisi slams 'wrong' G7 decision on diamond certification FRANCE 24 spoke to Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi on the sidelines of a global summit in Paris, during which $1 billion were pledged to increase the production of vaccines in Africa. Masisi discussed the...

Namibian court declares law criminalising same-sex relationships unconstitutional A high court in Namibia on Friday declared unconstitutional two colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex acts between men, in a landmark win for the LGBTQ community in the southern African nation.

Thousands of young Kenyans protest tax hikes In tonight's edition, young Kenyans take to the streets protesting tax plans to hike the cost of essentials.

Journalist Sally Hayden on the plight of refugees and migrants trapped in Libya June 20 marks World Refugee Day and this year's theme is solidarity with refugees. Our Perspective guest is someone who understands the plight of refugees only too well. Sally Hayden is an award-winning journalist...

World leaders announce $1.2 billion to produce vaccines in Africa at Paris summit World leaders, health groups and pharmaceutical firms announced $1.2 billion in funding at a summit Thursday to produce vaccines in Africa, which is facing numerous health crises including rising cholera outbreaks.

Rwanda 'ready to fight' with DR Congo if necessary, President Paul Kagame says In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame discussed the tense relations between his country and neighbouring DR Congo. He said Rwanda is "ready" to go to war with DR Congo if necessary.

World Refugee Day: With Sudanese refugees fleeing war for South Sudan The conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which broke out on April 15, 2023, has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and the displacement of over 9 million people. More than...

South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in for second term after coalition deal South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term. The reelection of the head of the ANC came with the help of coalition parties. It's the first time the ANC has needed to form a government of...

Burkina Faso suspends French international station TV5 for six months Burkina Faso on Tuesday suspended French broadcaster TV5 for six months for spreading "disinformation", authorities said.

Deadly blaze at military ammunition depot in Chad's capital A fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad's capital N'Djamena triggered a series of blasts on Tuesday night, Foreign Affairs Minister Koulamallah Abderaman said, with witnesses saying at least one person was killed and several wounded.

Kenya scraps tax hikes after protest In tonight's edition : Kenya’s government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year's controversial finance bill, including a 16% levy on bread, after a public outcry.

South Africa : MK Pledges alliance with opposition South Africa's political landscape is still settling after the ANC's rush to form a government of national unity after failing to win a parliamentary majority in last month’s election. The former liberation party's leader, Cyril Ramaphosa, may...

France to reduce troops in West and Central Africa to 600, say sources France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP.

‘A good deal’ for Eid: Senegalese eye holiday elegance at second-hand prices In a second-hand shop in the suburbs of Senegal's capital, Seynabou Sarr is inundated with orders days before West Africa's largest Muslim festival of Tabaski.

Cyril Ramaphosa in for another five years as South Africa's president, following historic coalition For the first time since Nelson Mandela negotiated an end to white minority rule, former sworn enemies are coming together in South Africa under a pledge to overcome ideological differences for...

South Africa: will the ANC's coalition hold? South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term after his humbled ANC cobbled together an unprecedented coalition government. Story by FRNCE 24 correspondent in Cape Town, An Wentzel.

DR Congo: suspects on trial after coup attempt In DR Congo, the trial of the 51 participants in what the authorities have described as an "attempted coup d'état" continues. They are appearing before the Kinshasa/Gombe military court on 7 charges, including assault, terrorism and attempted...

Rwanda releases final list of candidates in presidential election On Friday, the Rwandan electoral commission announced the final list of candidates for the legislative and presidential elections on July 15. Current president and candidate Paul Kagamé won the last election in 2017 with 98% of...

Ghana currency depreciation: tough time ahead for the population Ghana's central bank continues to maintain interest rates as the country’s currency continues to tumble against the Dollar and the Euro. The Cedi is currently one of the worst currencies in the world according to Bloomberg. So how...