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Brexit at 10: the promises, the costs and the search for accountability

Ten years on, the UK's decision to leave the European Union is increasingly seen as more than a single referendum result. Critics argue it reflected a wider crisis of political imagination, with Brexit supporters misreading both Britain and the world, while the promised future never arrived.

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'One injection protects up to six months': what is new HIV drug lenacapavir?

As South Africa becomes the ninth African country to introduce the use of new long-acting drug lenacapavir for HIV prevention, RFI spoke with infectious disease specialist Ndong Essomba Bitchoka about how the treatment works, whether the supply will meet demand and why developing an HIV vaccine remains a challenge.

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Could human urine help cut France's dependence on imported fertilisers?

France's cities produce millions of litres of urine every day. Most disappears into the sewer system. But some scientists are now saying what we flush away could help fertilise the country's fields – an eco-friendly way to reduce dependence on increasingly expensive and polluting imported fertilisers.

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'We need more athletes to speak out': the future of sport in a warming world

Spanning venues in three countries, and welcoming a record number of teams, this year's World Cup will carry a massive carbon footprint – and see players exposed to potentially dangerous heat. Sports and sustainability expert Mael Besson tells RFI why organisers need to pay more attention to climate change, how…

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Paris arms fair showcases weapons of future amid Europe's push to rearm

At the world's biggest arms fair in Paris this week, the future of warfare was laid out in the form of drones, robotics and artificial intelligence.

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Sexual violence surges in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado as war grinds on

Sexual violence is surging in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, where women and girls are trapped between insurgents and soldiers after nearly a decade of conflict. Rich in natural gas, precious stones and lithium, the northern province has been scarred by attacks from Islamist militants and reprisals by Mozambique's armed forces.…

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'Trump is an aberration in US politics', former security adviser tells RFI

Former United States national security adviser John Bolton worked closely with President Donald Trump during his first term in the White House, but is highly critical of the president's current policies regarding Iran. Bolton tells RFI why negotiations to end the Middle East war are likely to fail, and in…

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Mozambique journalists face killings and silence as repression deepens

Mozambique's journalists are facing growing pressure after years of killings, disappearances and attacks that have gone unpunished. Violence against reporters intensified after disputed 2024 elections, while a long-running system of intimidation has reached a new peak. This sixth instalment of Mozambique Exposed – an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to…

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Mozambique police accused of using spy networks to pursue government critics

Mozambique's criminal police are under growing scrutiny as political repression continues more than 18 months after disputed elections triggered unrest. Civil society groups denounce abductions and killings by security forces, with particular attention focused on the National Criminal Investigation Service, known as Sernic. This fifth instalment of Mozambique Exposed –…

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World Cup venues: A venue named Boston sits 50km away

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

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How state violence and intimidation continue to haunt Mozambique's opposition

More than 18 months after a disputed election triggered deadly unrest in Mozambique, pressure on political opponents continues to grow. Two members of Anamola, the party founded by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, were shot dead in May, while rights defenders report killings, torture and arbitrary detention. This fourth instalment…

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2026 World Cup venues: Miami

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

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Artist Grada Kilomba on representing the Rwandan genocide

At the beginning of June, France inaugurated its first monument commemorating the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Standing on the banks of the Seine river in the heart of Paris, 'The Archive' is part of France's efforts to acknowledge its role in one of the 20th century's worst atrocities. It was designed…

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2026 World Cup venues: Vancouver

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

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2026 World Cup venues: Toronto

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

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Journalists disappear as intimidation grips Mozambique's Cabo Delgado region

Almost a decade after an Islamist insurgency erupted in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province, few reports on the conflict are emerging from the region. This third instalment of Mozambique Exposed – an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories, to which RFI contributed – hears from journalists and activists facing intimidation and…

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‘No blank cheque' for president or government says Senegal’s Sonko

In his first major international interview since becoming Speaker of Senegal's National Assembly, former prime minister Ousmane Sonko talks to RFI and sister channel France 24 about his split with his long-time ally President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In the wide-reaching discussion, he also touches on the debt crisis, homosexuality legislation,…

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NGO warns Ebola epidemic is 'outpacing' response efforts in DRC

French NGO Doctors Without Borders warned Monday that "dangerous gaps" remain in efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 180 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since the first reported cases a month ago, the virus has spread rapidly, with the situation now critical…

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The project nurturing West Africa's new generation of women filmmakers

Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the region and beyond.

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How visa applications became big business across Africa

For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly expensive and difficult due to VFS Global – an Indian company that handles visa applications for dozens of African governments. An investigation…

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South Africa accused of failing to crack down on anti-immigrant violence

Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach.

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Resumption of $20bn Cabo Delgado gas project reignites both hope and resentment

The resumption of one of the world's biggest gas projects by French energy giant TotalEnergies, after a five-year suspension following a deadly jihadist attack, has raised hopes of jobs and prosperity in northern Mozambique. But this second instalment of Mozambique Exposed – an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories, to which…

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How Cabo Delgado's riches became fuel for the Islamist insurgency in Mozambique

For almost a decade, an Islamist group has terrorised Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado. Despite vast reserves of rubies, timber and natural gas, the region remains the country's poorest. This first instalment of Mozambique Exposed – an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to which RFI contributed – examines how…

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RFI denounces violation of press freedom after French reporter barred by Israel

RFI has condemned Israel's decision to refuse entry to journalist Alice Froussard, describing the move as "an obstacle to press freedom". Froussard, who reports on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for French media, including RFI, was turned away on arrival at Tel Aviv airport and sent back without explanation.

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‘We’re sitting on a volcano’ warns EU Commissioner after visit to Ebola-hit DRC

As a deadly outbreak of Ebola continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider Great Lakes region, the European Union has pledged €170m towards the health and humanitarian response. Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, spoke to RFI on…

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