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Burundi sees gradual economic revival after seven-year isolation

In October 2022, Burundi reopened its borders after seven years of closure. Evariste Ndayishimiye, the new president, is keen to break with the isolation enforced by his late predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza, whose controversial third term sparked a political crisis and deadly crackdown in 2015. Despite being the poorest country in…

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Martine Moïse, widow of slain Haitian president Jovenel Moïse: 'The truth will come out'

On July 7, 2021, Haiti's then-president Jovenel Moïse was assassinated by a commando of mercenaries in Port-au-Prince. Two years on, his widow Martine Moïse, who survived the attack, spoke to FRANCE 24 from the Haitian capital. Although several suspects have been arrested over the murder, "the present government seems to…

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'That Peckham Boy': How one man falsely accused of murder turned his life around

A man who spent six months behind bars accused of a murder he did not commit has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how he fought to turn his life around. After the case against Kenny Imafidon was dismissed by a judge, he was named the most outstanding Black student in…

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Jean Moulin: The face of the French Resistance

Jean Moulin was one of the many French Resistance fighters who stood up to the Germans during the occupation of France in World War II. A true symbol of the Resistance and the Republic, many streets, schools and universities have been named after the French hero since his death 80…

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New cancer cases have doubled in France since 1990

According to figures published by Public Health France, around 433,000 new cases of cancer are now detected in France each year. That number has doubled since 1990. Experts note a stark increase in the number of new cases among women, a hike directly correlated to their increased tabacco consumption. FRANCE…

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From Cairo to Paris: The story of Egyptian singer and poet Abdullah Miniawy

An Egyptian artist, whose work has resonated particularly across the Middle East, has told FRANCE 24 how his life as a teenager amid the Arab Spring and the fall of Hosni Mubarak has influenced his work. Abdullah Miniawy is a singer, poet, composer and international actor. Born in Saudi Arabia,…

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‘We need a lot more’: Lack of firepower hampers Ukraine’s advance on Zaporizhzhia front line

As Ukraine’s top army general has put it, every metre of ground in the country’s counteroffensive is being won “with blood”. The Ukrainian soldiers’ progress is particularly gruelling in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region. FRANCE 24’s Gwendoline Debono reports from the front line, where Russian forces are giving Ukraine’s artillerymen no…

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Music show: JB Dunckel on his 'Summer Bip Bip' from the heart

Our guest is one half of French electronic duo AIR, who gained international recognition with their album "Moon Safari" in the late 1990s. In addition to his music with AIR, JB Dunckel has worked with various artists, produced film scores and released three studio albums. This summer he's bringing out…

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Why social media platforms are being accused of fuelling riots in France

Social media companies like TikTok, Snapchat or Twitter are once again under scrutiny, with many French decision makers saying the platforms are helping fuel widespread riots across France. French President Emmanuel Macron has accused social platforms of encouraging so-called copycat acts of violence in reaction to the fatal police shooting…

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Putting nature at the heart of cities: Strasbourg, a pioneer in urban ecology

Urban sprawl poses a significant threat to global biodiversity, resulting in the gradual disappearance of mammals, birds, butterflies and other vital insects within urban areas. However, integrating nature within cities plays a crucial role in mitigating urban heat, air and water pollution, flood hazards and carbon emissions. The eastern French…

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French PM slams 'particularly shocking' attack on mayor's home

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne on Sunday condemned as "particularly shocking" an attack on the home of a mayor of a Paris suburb, urging tough punishments for the perpetrators. Vincent Jeanbrun's home was ram-raided and set alight while his wife and children were asleep inside during the unrest that has…

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Macron to meet with some 220 mayors of towns that have witnessed riots on Tuesday

French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet on Tuesday with some 220 mayors of towns that have witnessed riots that broke out since the death of the 17-year-old Nahel M. at the hands of a police officer. Seeking to suppress the violent unrest that has swept across major cities the…

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Teen’s killing raises a French policing issue that dare not be named

The killing of 17-year-old Nahel M. during a police traffic stop this week was a depressingly familiar addition to France’s list of police brutality cases. But when the UN called on the government to address racial discrimination in its police force, the official reaction was just as familiar and depressing…

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Exclusive: EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen announces fresh aid to Niger

Talking Europe interviews Jutta Urpilainen, the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, who is in charge of overseeing official development assistance. She announces exclusively on FRANCE 24 a fresh €66 million package for Niger, to be spent on education. Urpilainen stresses that development aid is part of geopolitical competition, and that…

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Google pulls local news in Canada in protest against new media law

Google Search and Google News will block local media in Canada, in a drastic response to a new law. The Online News Act, passed last week and due to come into effect by the end of the year, intends to force big tech platforms to cut deals with Canadian news…

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Crystal meth: Germany grapples with scourge of highly addictive drug

Crystal meth is a highly addictive substance that's considered one of the most dangerous drugs in the world. Sometimes referred to as the "poor man's cocaine", it's made from ingredients that are easy to purchase. Consumption of crystal meth is on the rise in Europe, with large quantities being produced…

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Menswear, spring-summer 2024: Pharrell wows Paris with first Louis Vuitton show

It was the fashion event of the season, if not the decade! Fashion journalists, buyers, celebrities and influencers from around the world descended on the French capital to see Paris's oldest bridge, le Pont Neuf, decked out in resplendent gold. The occasion was Pharrell Williams's first ever collection as head…

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IAEA saw no evidence Moscow planning attack on Zaporizhia nuclear plant, but 'anything can happen'

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi spoke to FRANCE 24 from Vienna and stated that his teams had not observed any Russian military deployment inside the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, despite Ukrainian authorities claiming that Moscow was preparing to attack the site.

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Why deadly police shootings are on the rise on France’s roads

The death of 17-year-old Nahel, shot by a police officer on Tuesday in the Paris suburb of Nanterre, is not the first of its kind. Fatal shootings by police officers during traffic stops are on the rise in France. While police say it’s due to a spike in public non-compliance…

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Iranian author Azar Nafisi warns: 'Totalitarian mindsets can exist anywhere'

Our guest today symbolizes the power of literature which she captures in her internationally acclaimed memoir, “Reading Lolita in Tehran”. Through her powerful storytelling, she invites readers to embark on a journey to discover Iran beyond clichés. All her work explores themes of censorship, identity, struggle for individuality, shedding light…

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Agriculture 2.0: Meet the French farmers embracing technology

Agriculture in France is not immune to the digital revolution. More and more farmers are using IT tools to carry out their administrative and technical tasks. But some go much further: from fully robotic milking of cows, to connected cameras, to data gathering and even a digital fruit and vegetable…

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Prigozhin’s mutiny, Putin’s mess: how Lukashenko came out looking like a ‘tactical winner’

The Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking credit for stepping in to broker Wagner’s retreat and saving Russia from chaos. FRANCE 24 spoke to Pavel Slunkin, a former Belarusian diplomat, who shed light on what this means for Lukasheko's relationship with Moscow, his own security and the course of the…

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Film show: Harrison Ford is still hunky as intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones

More than 40 years after "Raiders of the Lost Ark" introduced the world to adventure-seeking archaeologist Indiana Jones, an 80-year-old Harrison Ford returns to the iconic role for a fifth and final instalment. For FRANCE 24 film critic Lisa Nesselson, it's an "exemplary popcorn flick", complete with action, suspense, exotic…

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Do only the poorest EU counties benefit from cohesion policy?

The EU's cohesion policy is financed by member states. Richer EU countries pay in more to help the bloc's poorest regions catch up. But does that mean that richer EU nations are getting a rough deal from the bloc's cohesion policy? FRANCE 24 sorts the fact from the fake.

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What does the future hold for Wagner in Africa after the failed rebellion?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday said that Wagner group troops would continue to operate in Mali and the Central African Republic following the rebellion led by their commander Yevgeny Prigozhin last weekend. Lavrov’s words came amid questions over the private militia’s role in Africa after more than five…

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