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War crimes in Libya: UN calls for urgent end to human rights violation This week, a UN backed fact finding mission in Libya released it's final report on Human rights in the country. After three years of investigations, the findings are dire. The situation is deteriorating, a wide array of war...

Lagos: Artist Adebayo Ayodeji keeps Yoruba drimming alive In Lagos, a Nigerian artist is harking back to the rythms of heritage by getting kids to learn the traditional percission of the Yoruba tribe.. Adebayo Ayodeji fears that this aspect of musical history risks falling silent and has been...

'Hotel Rwanda' hero, released from prison, returns to US The man who inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda" has arrived in the United States, after being released from prison in Rwanda last week. The film celebrated Paul Rusesabagina as a hero for sheltering hundreds of people at a hotel he managed...

Senegal opposition leader trial: Who is Ousmane Sonko? More protests are expected in Dakar, Senegal today as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is due in court on libel charges. Yesterday, security forces fired tear and stun grenades to disperse his supporters and shops closed early. Sonko had been...

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina arrives in US after being released In tonight's edition: Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is given a two month suspended sentence in his libel trial. Kenya sees a third day of opposition and anti-inflation protests; And finally Rwandan government...

Opposition protesters in Senegal barricaded by police In tonight's edition: Senegal’s state prosecutor claimed on Tuesday that a small but organised cell of opposition supporters have plotted to use violence to stop the trial of the country’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko. Also, a UN-backed...

Senegal’s opposition says protests will continue as leader Sonko’s trial set to resume The Senegalese opposition announced on Tuesday that it would push ahead with demonstrations in Dakar on Wednesday and Thursday despite a ban, while authorities said they had arrested four members of a group...

Kenya opposition protests turn violent In tonight's edition: One person is shot dead as anti-government protests in Kenya grow increasingly violent. Also, US Vice President Kamala Harris announces an aid package and development coorperation with Ghana as she kicks of an Africa tour that will...

FRANCE 24 strongly deplores the suspension of its broadcasting in Burkina Faso FRANCE 24 was informed on March 27, 2023, via a press release from the Burkina Faso government, of the indefinite suspension of the broadcasting of its programmes in the country. FRANCE 24’s management strongly...

One killed in Kenya protests, opposition demonstrations turn violent At least one person has died in Kisumu, Kenya on monday as police clashed with protesters. The victim was shot dead during opposition rallies in the childhood city of Raila. Odinga, the political leader who lost last August's...

Senegal Ramadan: Nationwide sugar shortage messes with tradition The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is in full swing after beginning last Thursday. Billion of muslims around the world will be breaking their daily fast with the Iftar meal. In Senegal, it's known locally as Ndogou, and usually...

Cape Town Fashion Week: Rwandan designer steals limelight The 15th Cape Town Fashion week ended over the weekend. One of the young designers reshaping the industry is Nyambo Masamara. The Rwandan refugee is now based in Cape Town but draws inspiration from his own turbulent history. FRANCE 24's...

Senegalese photographer Adama Sylla gets first Paris show For the first time in Paris, two exhibitions will feature the work of Senegalese photographer Adama Sylla. He's been documenting life and change in his hometown of Saint Louis for more than half a century. FRANCE's correspondents Sam...

UN alarmed over surge in violence in eastern DR Congo A surge in attacks in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed more than 700 lives at the hands of militia fighters since December, the United Nations said Monday.

Chad president pardons 259 protestors jailed last year Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday pardoned 259 of the 262 protesters jailed last year after protests which turned into deadly clashes between police and demonstrators.

Militia executes 17 hostages in eastern DR Congo A notorious militia in eastern DR Congo on Sunday executed 17 people it took hostage the previous day, local sources said.

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina released after more than 900 days in prison Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide were portrayed in hit Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda”, has been freed from prison after more than 900 days behind bars.

Dozens of migrants killed in latest boat disaster off Tunisia At least 29 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their two boats sank off the coast of Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, the Tunisian coast guard said on Sunday.

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from Rwandan jail Tonight, the Rwandan government says key opposition figure Paul Rusesabagina will be released this week. DR Congo's President Felix Tshisikedi reshuffles his cabinet ahead of December elections. As Ramadan starts across the Muslim...

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from Rwanda prison Rwanda said on Friday it has commuted the 25-year jail sentence against ailing "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina, a fiercely outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame who has been held behind bars for more than 900 days.