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Chad's opposition fears France will maintain status quo after elections

As elections approach in Chad, the country’s civil society fears that nothing will change. The vote should mark the country's transition back to democracy after three years of military government, but the opposition says France, which has a military presence there, has an interest in maintaining the status quo.

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Moto Hagio, the pioneering graphic artist who opened doors for women in manga

Moto Hagio is a unique figure in the male-dominated world of Japanese manga, breaking down barriers and revolutionising the comic book genre since the 1970s. France honoured her with an award and exhibition at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in January.

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What's stopping more men in France from getting vasectomies?

The number of men in France getting a vasectomy – a minor operation to cut the tubes that carry sperm – has rocketed in the past decade, but the procedure remains far less common here than in many other countries. Vasectomies were illegal in France until 2001 and, despite growing…

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Senegal's opposition hopes promise of new national currency will win votes

The economy is expected to prove a key issue in Senegal's upcoming presidential election. With campaigning for the 24 March polls in full swing, the opposition coalition says replacing the colonial-era CFA franc with a national currency would be the best way to tackle inequality and boost employment.

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Senegal’s presidential poll moves forward

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the delayed presidential election in Senegal. There’s a history lesson about Lithuanian’s love of books (and their language), there are your answers to the bonus question on “The Listener’s Corner”, and of course, a delicious dessert…

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Bobi Wine's fight for democracy in Uganda continues on the big screen

Ugandan pop star-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine is at the heart of a documentary that charts his electoral challenge to long-time ruler Yoweri Museveni. The film was nominated for an Oscar.

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Young Senegalese forced abroad by dual economic and political crises

As young people quit Senegal amid mounting economic and political hardship that has seen universities close and jobs dry up, local charities have moved in to stem the exodus by offering practical training aimed at helping vulnerable youth forge a path into the workplace.

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Concerns ahead of Chad elections after death of main opposition figure

The death of Yaya Dillo – the main rival to transitional Chadian president Mahamat Idriss Déby in upcoming elections in May – has deepened the political strife plaguing the country.

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Another deportation as France shows zero tolerance for radical preachers

Tunisian imam Mahjoub Mahjoubi was recently expelled from France for alleged hate speech under an accelerated procedure made possible by the country's tough new immigration laws. In a crackdown on Islamist fundamentalism, France has ejected a string of foreign imams whose preaching has been deemed a threat.

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The €136bn price tag on Ukraine's path to joining the EU

Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership face a daunting economic reality. New research puts the cost of the country joining the bloc as high as €136 billion – even before post-war reconstruction begins.

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Why changing the constitution doesn't guarantee access to abortion in France

As commentators hail France's decision to protect abortion rights within its constitution as a legal milestone, healthcare workers warn that having the right to an abortion and having access to one remain two different things.

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Striking French farmers and their European allies

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the French farmer’s political action campaign and the other European farmers who have joined in. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner”, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment” and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that and…

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Africa-led mission to Haiti 'urgently needed', according to the UN

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed alarm at the "rapidly deteriorating security situation" in Haiti and called for more funding for the planned international police mission to be led by Kenya.

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Cinémobile, a cinema on wheels bringing the big screen to rural France

For the past four decades, people in the centre of France have had a cinema unlike most: one on wheels. The Cinémobile – a lorry that transforms into a movie theatre – tours towns across the Loire Valley, delivering thousands of showings to rural communities each year.

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'Festival of Laughter' in Abidjan celebrates African stand-up comedy

Comedians from across French-speaking Africa are in Abidjan this weekend for the ninth Festival of Laughter – an event that aims to promote stand-up comedy on the continent, with a hefty dose of self-mockery.

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Imported honey lands French beekeepers in sticky situation

French beekeepers showing off their gooey goodies at the Agriculture Fair in Paris say that selling their honey has become increasingly difficult because the market is saturated with imports. A rollback on pesticide rules is also causing worry for the welfare of bees.

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Macron hails 'courage' of Russians risking arrest to honour Navalny

French President Emmanuel Macron has praised the “courage” of thousands of Russians who risked arrest to mourn opposition leader Alexei Navalny as he was buried in Moscow on Friday. A Russia specialist in France sees signs the Kremlin is nervous.

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Who is Valérie Hayer, Macron's unknown champion for the European elections?

Centrist MEP Valérie Hayer has been appointed to head President Emmanuel Macron's list for the European elections in June. RFI looks into the background of this little-known candidate, who has a fight on her hands as the French far right prepares for battle on the hustings.

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There’s Music in the Kitchen, No 33

This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listeners' musical requests. Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

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France's organic farmers 'green with rage' over lack of government support

French farmers are showcasing their wears, and their woes, at the annual agricultural fair in Paris. And while each sector has its particular problems, organic farmers say they're facing the double blow of a drop in sales and a reduction in government support.

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Dakar's university reopens after months of closure following Sonko protests

Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar had been closed since last June as a result of protests following the arrest of political opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. It has slowly started reopening this week.

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Two die in clashes in Guinea Conakry as unions begin general strike against junta

Two youths were shot dead and others injured Monday as Guinea's capital was paralysed on the first day of an open-ended general strike to end media censorship. This is seen as a key test for the junta that seized power in 2021 and dissolved the transitional government last week.

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Symbolic votes replace real polls as Senegalese declare a day of 'mourning' for democracy

Since 1978, presidential elections have always taken place in Senegal in February. This Sunday was the first time that this tradition was not observed. However, voters didn't want to stay home. Instead they took part in symbolic voting by turning up at their polling stations.

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Turning motion into art using soft pastels and Olympic vigour

The first thing that stands out about Lorenzo Mattotti’s works is the explosion of vibrant colours and shapes. Each drawing is full of eye-catching detail, and it’s hard to know where to look.

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Photographs lift the lid on Japan's underground 1950s tattoo scene

Takagi Akimitsu, one of the most prolific and well-known crime novelists of 20th century Japan, was also a brilliant photographer. A French book depicting his photos from 1950s Tokyo was recently on display at the International Tattoo Fair in Paris.

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