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This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the French departments under water restrictions as of early March. There are musings on spring and – of course- the music that makes us think of it, as well as the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick,…

The Head of the broadcasting body in the DR Congo, Christian Bosembe, was attacked in Paris while on a tour to meet with European media and francophone institutions.The Congolese authorities want the perpetrators caught.

Reporters Without Borders published on Monday an investigation into the colossal dangers journalists face while working in the Sahel, the vast, semi-arid region beset by jihadism, armed groups and instability. The NGO fears this part of West Africa is becoming a no-go area for journalists.

Government critics see ban as part of larger crackdown on dissent ahead of voting in November.

France is to become first European country to regulate internet influencers, as lawmakers debate a cross-party bill to impose limits on what people can promote on social media.

A Mongolian boy born in the United Staes has been named by the Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of the third most important spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism.

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about comic book author Marguerite Abouet and her non-profit organization in Côte d’Ivoire. There’s the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick, Ollia’s “Happy Moment”, and music for April Fool’s Day. All that, and the new quiz question, too,…

Ouagadougou (AFP) - The military junta in Burkina Faso on Monday suspended all broadcasts by the France 24 news channel in the west African country after it interviewed the head of Al-Qaeda North Africa.

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about transportation-caused CO2 emissions across the European Union. There’s the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick, “Music from Erwan”, and a new poem written and read by listener Ibironke Oyewole from Lagos, Nigeria. All that, and the new…

Despite the public image of cordiality presented by China and Russia, some observers suggest the friendship is on fragile foundations. Xi Jinping is visiting Moscow this week in a show of solidarity with Vladimir Putin. However, a background dispute over territory in east Siberia could dangerously undo the comprehensive strategic…

A growing number of young people from Indian-administered Kashmir are finding their voice through rap.