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The karate grannies of Korogocho, fighting back at any age

In the heart of Korogocho, a Nairobi slum where corrugated metal homes lean wearily against each other, a group of elderly women gathers every morning in a small community hall. Some use canes, others steady themselves on their friends' arms, but all share the same determined focus. They're not here…

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France spearheads UN drive to recognise Palestinian statehood

The United Nations General Assembly opens this week, with Palestinian statehood set to dominate the agenda. France, alongside Saudi Arabia, will lead discussions in the most significant diplomatic push in years to breathe life back into a two-state solution.

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‘No borders in the sky’ as kites from 30 countries fly over Dieppe

People from more than 30 countries are taking part in the 2025 edition of the Dieppe International Kite Festival, which opened this week on the Normandy coast.

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Chad's move to drop presidential term limits slammed as 'burial of democracy'

Chad is a step closer to allowing the president to serve an unlimited number of terms after the lower house of parliament signed off on major constitutional changes this week. Opposition figures told RFI that the move, which could help keep President Mahamat Idriss Déby in power, presents a fundamental…

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Landmark WTO deal shifts course in global effort to curb overfishing

A global deal to protect fish stocks that billions of people rely on for food and jobs came into force this week after more than 20 years of talks. Governments have agreed to stop giving subsidies to boats that break rules against overfishing – but the agreement does not yet…

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Moldova will keep pro-EU course despite Russian threat, Popescu tells RFI

Under mounting pressure from Russian interference, Moldova faces a critical test of its democracy with parliamentary elections on 28 September. RFI spoke to Nicu Popescu, the country’s former deputy prime minister and foreign minister, who is running for parliament on the list of the pro-European Action and Solidarity Party.

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West Africans deported by US sue Ghana for 'unlawful detention'

A group of West African nationals deported from the United States to Ghana earlier this month have filed a lawsuit against the Ghanaian government for unlawful detention. Lawyers representing the deportees report they are still being held in a military camp near Accra, even though there are no formal charges…

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Why Côte d’Ivoire’s election could be more complex than it seems

Côte d'Ivoire's presidential election campaign is taking shape, with four challengers hoping to defeat longtime incumbent Alassane Ouattara in the 25 October vote – but no candidates from the country's two main opposition parties. While analysts say the run-up has so far been peaceful, some fear that young voters in…

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Why is France facing its biggest strikes in years?

France is bracing on Thursday for its biggest strikes and demonstrations in two years as unions rally workers across all sectors to protest what they call "brutal" cuts looming in the 2026 budget. RFI explains what's behind the day of disruption.

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Inside the cocaine boom fuelling Europe’s most lucrative drug market

Cocaine has never been more abundant, more profitable, or more widely consumed. Record production in South America is fuelling a surge in shipments to Europe, now the most lucrative market for the drug. RFI maps the new power structures driving the boom – not the cartels of legend, but a…

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Photoclimat: Paris streets a canvas for stories of a planet in peril

Giant portraits of forest guardians stare down from Paris’s city squares. Images of threatened landscapes line the riverbanks, while wooden yurts have been turned into pop-up pavilions. Photoclimat, a grassroots photo biennale, has transformed the French capital into an open-air gallery where photography and activism collide.

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What the rise of ChatGPT mastermind Sam Altman reveals about AI, tech and power

Since dropping out of Stanford University, Sam Altman has become one of the world's most influential tech entrepreneurs – at the helm of OpenAI and its artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT. The author of a new biography of Altman tells RFI what his ascent reveals about AI, Silicon Valley and how…

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Africa's deadly black mamba holds vital clues to urban pollution

Africa’s most feared snake has found a new role as an environmental guardian, with researchers having discovered that black mambas can serve as detectors of air pollution.

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Who owns the Nile? Water, power and politics in a warming world

As climate change intensifies competition over water resources, the River Nile has become a symbol of both development and dispute. RFI speaks to a climate diplomacy expert to understand what’s at stake.

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There’s Music in the Kitchen, No 41

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

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Afghanistan earthquake exposes Western inaction and new risks for women

In the wake of a series of earthquakes that have devastated eastern Afghanistan, the humanitarian response remains critically underfunded, with Western donors slow to act and gender-based restrictions compounding the crisis for Afghan women. Aid workers from French NGOs told RFI about the challenges on the ground.

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African leaders urge fair funding with $50bn climate call

African leaders ended their second continental climate summit on Wednesday in Addis Ababa with a call for more money, fairer financing and a stronger voice in global talks.

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Druzhba pipeline: dependence, diplomacy and the end of Russian leverage in Europe

The bombing of the Druzhba pipeline has disrupted oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia and exposed new political rifts in Central Europe. RFI spoke with Andreas Goldthau of the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy about the wider implications for regional energy security and the shifting dynamics between Russia, Ukraine…

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Who is 'political animal' Sébastien Lecornu, France's latest prime minister?

Sébastien Lecornu on Wednesday became France's fifth prime minister in less than two years. The former defence minister is seen as a consummate strategist and close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, who is hoping Lecornu can forge some much needed consensus in a fractured parliament.

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Why far-right National Rally dropped Bayrou and is calling for snap elections

The National Rally initially backed François Bayrou as prime minister and helped him survive a vote of no confidence earlier this year. But its MPs withdrew their support in Monday's vote, ensuring his downfall. RFI looks at what changed and why RN's leaders are now pushing for early elections.

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Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam, despite concerns in Egypt and Sudan

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, has finally been inaugurated. While many celebrate its potential to boost the country’s economy, concerns persist in neighbouring Egypt and Sudan over possible water shortages.

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Lecornu sworn in as prime minister as clashes erupt across France

Nearly 300 people were arrested in France on Wednesday as “Block Everything” demonstrations disrupted transport and public services in cities across the country, authorities said. The unrest coincided with the inauguration of Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s fifth prime minister in under two years.

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Africa Climate Summit puts financing and resilience under the spotlight

The second Africa Climate Summit opened in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Monday, with the continent determined to position itself not only as a frontline victim of global warming but also as a source of solutions and innovation.

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How Malawi's first fully solar-powered village became a beacon for energy access

A community of nearly 9,000 homes in rural Malawi last month became the country’s first village to receive 100 percent universal access to solar power – a move that it is hoped could inspire change far beyond the region.

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Balkan cartels use West Africa to push cocaine into Europe, report warns

Balkan crime groups are working with Brazilian cartels to turn West Africa into a gateway for Europe’s cocaine market, a new report warns – saying the trade is driving corruption, local drug use and instability across the region.

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