Belgian king makes historic visit in DR Congo Belgium's King Philippe on Tuesday begins a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. An historical visit shadow of colonial past. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.
Ryanair forces South Africans to prove nationality with Afrikaans test Ryanair is requiring South African passengers to prove their nationality before travelling by completing a test in Afrikaans, a language used by just 12% of the population that has long been identified with apartheid and the...
South Africa confirms arrest of Gupta brothers in UAE for corruption Dubai police on Tuesday said it was coordinating the extradition to South Africa of Atul and Rajesh Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption under former South African president Jacob Zuma.
South Africa confirms arrest of Gupta brothers in UAE for corruption South Africa on Monday said the United Arab Emirates had arrested Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption under former South African president Jacob Zuma.
Mali junta announces two-year delay until democratic rule Mali's military rulers announced on Monday they would delay until March 2024 a return to civilian rule following double coups that have been denounced by countries in the region and foreign powers.
Nigerian forces hunt for gunmen who killed dozens at church Nigeria is in shock after at least 21 people are gunned down at a Catholic church in a rare attack in the southwest Ondo State. As the vice president visits some of the dozens wounded more questions are raised about the country's...
Sudan civilian bloc rejects post-coup crisis talks with military rulers Sudan's civilian bloc on Monday rejected UN-facilitated talks with the army to resolve a crisis sparked by last year's military coup, saying the meetings did not tackle the problem.
Tunisia judges go on strike over Saied 'interference' after 57 colleagues sacked Tunisian judges launched a week-long strike Monday in protest at President Kais Saied’s “interference” in the judiciary, days after he sacked 57 of their colleagues.
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of backing rebels Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said Sunday there was "no doubt" that Rwanda was backing a rebellion on their territory, but insisted he was still seeking peaceful relations with Kigali.
Gunmen kill worshippers in Nigeria church attack Gunmen who attacked a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria on Sunday killed at least 21 worshippers, including children, local officials said.
Senegal's Macky Sall appeals to West to ease sanctions on Russia Senegal's President Macky Sall appeals to the West to ease sanctions on Russia to facilitate the export of grain to Africa. Millions on the continent face hunger amid a global food crisis sparked by the Ukraine war. We talk to...
ECOWAS leaders discuss sanctions againt juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea West African leaders on Saturday opened a meeting in Ghana's capital Accra to decide whether to ease or ramp up sanctions against junta-ruled Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea.
Protester killed in Sudan demonstrations as UN human rights expert visits A protester was shot dead in the Sudanese capital Friday, medics said, as UN human rights expert Adama Dieng urged authorities to "refrain from use of excessive force" against demonstrators.
Bomb kills two UN peacekeepers in central Mali Two UN peacekeepers were killed and two others injured on Friday after an improvised bomb exploded in central Mali, a spokesman for the MINUSMA mission tweeted.
UN Secretary-General's report: An exclusive look into Mali's security situation FRANCE 24 has had an exclusive look at an official report to be submitted to the UN Security Council on June 13. The document details the current state of the UN's MINUSMA peacekeeping mission in Mali and reveals a...
African Union head Sall 'reassured' after talks with Putin on food shortages African Union head Macky Sall said on Friday he was "reassured" after talks in Russia with President Vladimir Putin on food shortages caused by Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.
African Union head tells Putin Africans are 'victims' of Ukraine conflict African Union head Macky Sall on Friday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take into account the suffering in African countries from food shortages caused by the conflict in Ukraine.
Tunisia's Saied sacks 57 judges accused of corruption In tonight's edition: Tunisian President Kais Saied sacks 57 judges accused of corruption. He has also passed a new law strengthening his grip on the judiciary. Also, at least 10 African countries have major displacement crises. The...
Ivory Coast's wildlife enjoys rebirth thanks to nature reserve Much of the wildlife in Ivory Coast has become virtually extinct after decades of heavy deforestation. But a nature reserve nestled in the centre of the country is doing its best to restore the region's fauna. In just over 20 years...
African Union chief, Senegal's Macky Sall, to hold talks with Putin in Moscow The head of the African Union, Senegalese President Macky Sall, will speak with President Vladimir Putin in the southwestern Russian city of Sochi on Friday, Dakar said.