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Will the next Pope be from Africa? On the eve of the Pope's funeral, the question of who will replace the Pope is already on everyone's lips. Can it be an African? Of the 135 cardinal electors, 18 are from Africa. That's a growing significance as the continent accounts for around 20% of the...

Rwanda and DR Congo set May 2 deadline for peace deal Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to work toward a draft peace agreement by May 2 following months of escalating violence in eastern DRC. In a diplomatic breakthrough, the two nations signed a declaration Friday in...

Can feminism be African? In this special edition, we're focusing on women's rights in Africa. As UN Women writes, women on the continent are the backbone of family and communities. Yet many endure the worst working conditions with unpaid care, low pay jobs and little or no social protection...

South Africa welcomes Ukraine's leader and backs unconditional ceasefire President Cyril Ramaphosa praises Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his first visit to South Africa for agreeing to an unconditional ceasefire in the war with Russia so that peace talks can begin. Analysis by...

Tanzania: two officials from the opposition party, Chadema, arrested Two top officials from Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, have been arrested on their way to court. They were planning on attending proceedings against their leader, Tundu Lissu, who has been accused of treason for...

Nana Benz, a group inspired by Voodoo music and tradition, ready for European tour Do you know Nana Benz? They are an avant-garde musical group from Togo, led mainly by women. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Sodji and Raphaël Ntalé went to meet them as they prepare to embark on a European tour.

South Africa's Ramaphosa backs Ukraine truce at Zelensky meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his first visit to South Africafor agreeing to an unconditional ceasefire in the war with Russia so that peace talks could begin. Analysis by Olexiy...

Kenya: how brokers have turned the agricultural economy upside down Kenya’s food supply chain is looking less than hearty... Farmers are selling their produce low but urban customers are paying more than ever for staples. At the heart of this disconnect are brokers — middlemen who dictate market...

Ivory Coast opposition protests disappoint following exclusion of candidate Tidjane Thiam Only a few hundred protesters turned up to a rally for the Ivory Coast's main opposition party after its candidate, Tidjane Thiam, was banned from standing in the October 25 presidential elections, casting...

Morocco green lights $10 billion rail expansion plan King Mohammed VI of Morocco approved a $10.3 billion plan to expand its rail system, including a new high-speed line to Marrakesh, as the country gears up to develop its national transport services ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

South Africa : Ramaphosa backs unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine war Pretoria says it is ready to cultivate peace efforts over Russia's invasion of Ukraine... as well as welcoming Vladimir Zelensky to South Africa, President Ramaphosa has been busy talking to key players in the Eastern European...

‘Triangle of power’ : Madagascar wants control over the Scattered Islands. France says no France’s pledge to confront its colonial legacy is being tested in Madagascar, where historic grievances are clashing with modern geopolitics over the Scattered Islands – tiny, uninhabited territories that...

Kenya's president visits China amid tariff pressure In tonight's edition: Kenyan President William Ruto arrives in Beijing for a five-day state visit at the invitation of China's Xi Jinping. Also, in a bold move, Uganda's army chief meets DR Congo's CODECO militia near Kampala, urging peace...

54 soldiers killed in suspected Jihadist attack in Benin The Beninese government said on Wednesday that suspected jihadists killed 54 soldiers stationed in a national park on April 17, the heaviest toll since jihadist attacks began in the northern part of the country. The al Qaeda-affiliated...

DR Congo and M23 agree to 'immediate' ceasefire, pledge to continue talks In a watershed joint statement, the warring Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 group released a joint statement pledging to an "immediate" cessation of hostilities until talks reach their "conclusion" after months of...

Africans remember Pope Francis' message of peace In tonight's edition: Worshippers across the continent are paying their respects to Pope Francis, who died on Monday. Also, Ghana's chief justice has been suspended – a first since the country returned to democratic rule in 1992. Plus the FEMUA...

African Catholics mourn Pope Francis's death In this special edition: Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. His death comes at the holiest time of the year for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Africa is home to nearly a fifth of the Church's followers, who are mourning a man some felt spoke...

European weapons in Sudan (5/5): Europeans still making deals with Emirati firm diverting weapons From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on the Sudanese battlefield, despite a European Union embargo on sending...

Ghana steps up efforts to mend ties with Sahel nations In tonight's edition: Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama urges Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to reconcile with ECOWAS and invites their leaders to attend next week's 50th anniversary celebration of the West African bloc. Also, Uganda's...

Gunmen kill at least 56 people in central Nigeria Attacks believed to have been carried out by nomadic cattle herders killed at least 56 people in central Nigeria in one night, the Benue state governor's office said Saturday. Competition over land use has long been a source of tension between...