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Rape as a weapon of war: France's shameful legacy in Algeria

Sixty years ago, Algeria won its independence after a brutal war with France. There is plenty of documentation on the 1954-1962 Algerian War, but one topic remains extremely taboo: the systemic rape of Algerian women by French soldiers during the conflict. Survivors have yet to see justice, and time is…

France 24 · Apr 29, 2022

When voters abstain, France takes notice – the UK should learn to do the same

In a moment of humility, Emmanuel Macron sent an important message about maintaining trust in democracy, says journalist Oliver Haynes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022

Eurozone growth slips as Russia-Ukraine war pushes up energy costs

France’s economy stalls and Italy’s shrinks but Germany rebounds from contraction

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022

Will the French left unite to fight Macron for control of parliament?

Radical left-winger Jean-Luc Mélenchon came third in the first round of the recent presidential election, winning the support of nearly eight million voters. That gives his France Unbowed party enormous clout in this week's negotiations with the Socialists on the possible formation of a left-wing Popular Union. So how are…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2022

England the next test for France centre used to overcoming barriers to success

The two nations are locked on points at the top ahead of round five

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

After presidential loss, France's Marine Le Pen to run in legislative polls

Defeated French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen will stand in parliamentary elections in June, her party announced on Thursday, underlining how she intends to remain at the frontline of politics.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2022

Irish holidaymakers warned to use 'high degree of caution' in Spain, Portugal and more hotspots

The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued specific travel advice for more than 200 countries, which includes asking Irish citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution" in some popular holiday hotspots including Spain, Portugal, Turkey, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, the United States and Great Britain

Irish Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

S2,EP 17: Zimbabwe's crystal meth problem, Cameroon's drum artisans & Benin rejoices return of looted art

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Zimbabwe, drug abuse, and using crystal meth in particular, has taken hold among the youth of Masvingo; drum-making artisans are trying to preserve their craft in Cameroon, and Benin is…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2022

Eurozone faces stagflation as prices surge; Russia cuts interest rates as recession looms – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including growth figures from across the eurozone

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022

French army rejects Malian accusations of spying

The French army on Thursday rejected accusations by Mali of espionage and violation of the West African nation's airspace.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2022