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French MPs vote to curb children’s screen time with under-15 social media ban

France is moving closer to imposing strict limits on children’s access to social media, as the government pushes ahead with legislation aimed at curbing screen time and protecting young people’s mental health.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 27

EU and India seal 'mother of all trade deals' as leaders meet in New Delhi

European Union leaders have signed a landmark free trade deal and security partnership with India during a summit on Tuesday, wrapping up nearly two decades of negotiations.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 27

Goma's residents reflect on life a year after DR Congo city fell to M23 rebels

A year after the M23 armed group and its Rwandan allies seized Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the politico-military movement has stepped up measures to tighten its grip on the lakeside city. RFI spoke to residents about family loss, trying to adapt to daily life without a…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 26

French skipper Coville sets new round-the-world sailing record

A French crew, lead by skipper Thomas Coville set a new round-the-world sailing record on Sunday, beating Francis Joyon's 2017 time by half a day. The trimaran Sodebo Ultim 3 made the circumnavigation in at 40 days, 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 26

Senegal football federation boss hits out at Moroccan influence on African game

A week after Senegal lifted the Africa Cup of Nations cup with a 1-0 victory over Morocco, Senegal football chief Abdoulaye Fall hit out at what he claimed was Morocco's undue influence over the continental game.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 26

Appeal trial opens for four convicted over murder of teacher Samuel Paty

Four people who were imprisoned for their involvement in the murder of a French teacher in October 2020 will be back in court in Paris on Monday to appeal their convictions. Samuel Paty was beheaded by a Chechen Islamist, following an online campaign of hatred and intimidation.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 26

Macron pushes fast-track ban on social media for under-15s ahead of MPs debate

French President Emmanuel Macron has doubled down on his push to shield children from the pull of social media, calling for fast-tracked legislation that would ban under-15s from major platforms as early as this September.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 25

The Ivorian entrepreneur feeding young minds in Abidjan’s schools

Seeing the shortcomings of catering in local schools, an Abidjan entrepreneur created a chain of restaurants for schools and colleges – filling children's bellies so they can fill their brains.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 25

France tightens net on Russian ‘ghost fleet’ with second tanker intercepted

French authorities have stepped up their campaign against vessels suspected of helping Moscow dodge Western oil sanctions, with the boarding of the oil tanker 'Grinch' marking the second such operation in just a few weeks.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 25

Southern Ukraine’s winemakers continue production, as war rages on in the region

The vineyards of southern Ukraine are still producing wine nearly four years into the war with Russia, following the full-scale invasion of February 2022 – even as nearby fighting and repeated air raid alerts take their toll on daily life.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 25