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AI showcase pays off for France, but US tech scepticism endures

France is staking its claim as an AI powerhouse. At the AI Action Summit in Paris this week, global leaders, tech innovators, and policymakers converged to chart the future of artificial intelligence - backed by major investments and bold ambitions for Europe’s leadership in the field. RFI breaks down the…

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Fans' petition to end PSG sponsorship deal with Rwanda nears 70,000 signatures

A petition calling on top executives at Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain to end their "Visit Rwanda" sponsorship deal with Rwanda's development board on Sunday passed the 66,000 mark.

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Post-colonial artists reimagine the future in new Pompidou exhibition in Metz

After The End is an exhibition at the Pompidou Centre in Metz, showcasing artists from the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and other post-colonial regions. Through their work, these artists from former colonies seek to present a fresh perspective on the world, offering new ways of imagining the future and inspiration for…

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A World Radio Day celebration!

This week on The Sound Kitchen we’ll celebrate World Radio Day 2025. You’ll hear the answer to the question about former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his court trials, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that, and the new quiz and bonus…

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Regional leaders gather in Tanzania for high-stakes summit on DRC crisis

A joint summit between the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community will take place today and Saturday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi, are both expected to attend.

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Dennis Morris: the iconic lens behind Bob Marley and punk rock takes centre stage in Paris

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris is presenting the first major retrospective of Dennis Morris’s work, showcasing his photography from 1960s and 1970s London. Celebrated as a ‘living legend’ in Japan, Morris is best known for his iconic images of Bob Marley, as well as his striking portraits…

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Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID

Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, the global aid sector is in disarray as Washington reviews its foreign aid policy to ensure it aligns with the America First agenda. Funds have been frozen or slashed while the USAID agency is being dismantled.

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France's proposed budget cuts set to slash overseas development aid

France is planning to reduce public development aid by up to 40 percent as part of its €32 billion budget cuts for 2025. French NGOs engaged in international solidarity are deeply concerned about the impact this will have on the world’s most vulnerable populations, especially as the United States –…

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M23 declares ceasefire as DRC-Rwanda crisis talks loom

The armed group M23 has declared a humanitarian "ceasefire" starting this Tuesday in the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, while a crisis meeting between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame is also being arranged for Friday.

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How rebel singer Mariem Hassan galvanised Western Sahara’s fight for freedom

A powerful new documentary at France's Fipadoc festival reveals Western Sahara's fight for independence through the story of Mariem Hassan, whose music became the voice of her people's resistance until her death in 2015.

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Tunisia reclaims lost voices of WWI riflemen from German archives

Germany has returned hundreds of sound recordings of North African soldiers who were held as prisoners during World War I, helping to fill a major gap in Tunisia’s war archives.

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Europe's tech sector sees silver lining in DeepSeek's AI shake up

China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot may have rattled US tech giants, but in Europe some industry players see a potential advantage.

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Gazan filmmakers make it to the Oscars

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment”, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the…

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France hands over last base in Chad but denies end to military ties

French forces have withdrawn from Chad after 65 years, although France maintains that military cooperation will continue.

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Western France battles worst floods in decades after triple storm assault

More than 1,600 people have fled their homes in western France as a third major storm in a week brought record rainfall and extreme flooding.

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Why America's Democrats aren't as wounded as you might think

Donald Trump has wasted no time making his mark in his first week back in office, signing executive orders, delivering speeches and outlining his plans. Meanwhile, the Democrats are still absorbing their election loss in November and trying to chart a path forward. But despite the prevailing view that they…

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Global push grows to free Niger’s former president Mohamed Bazoum

Niger's president Mohamed Bazoum has spent 550 days as a hostage of the military junta in the capital, Niamey. His lawyers say that his detention is setting a dangerous precedent and have launched a global campaign to have him released.

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New school term in Mayotte off to difficult start six weeks after cyclone Chido

Some 115,000 pupils began returning to school in Mayotte on Monday, six weeks after cyclone Chido devastated the French Indian Ocean archipelago. Conditions remain difficult for both teachers and pupils and some schools remain shuttered for the time being.

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France's Secours Populaire charity marks 80 years with pleas for time, not money

One of France's biggest charities – founded by Resistance fighters and survivors of Nazi persecution – is calling on supporters to give their time and social media clout, with financial strains hitting its donors.

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Russia’s interest in Syria

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Russia and Syria. There’s The Sound Kitchen mailbag, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button…

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Macron’s Africa 'reset' stumbles as leaders call out colonial overtones

French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to “reset” France’s relationship with its former African colonies appear to be faltering. Seven years after coming to power with promises of reform, a growing number of West African nations are asking for French troops to leave, signalling a breakdown in relations.

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With Franco-Algerian relations at an all-time low, can they get back on track?

The turbulent relationship between France and its former colony Algeria has hit an all-time low, with the two countries accusing one another of humiliation and wilfully inflaming tensions. RFI examines what’s behind the breakdown in relations, and how they could get back on track.

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Thousands flee eastern DRC as M23 rebels encircle provincial capital Goma

Thousands of people have fled their homes in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as clashes between M23 rebels and government forces intensify. The Rwanda-backed armed group has captured a string of towns over the last few days, encircling the provincial capital Goma. Several Western countries have called…

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New prison to isolate 100 of France's most dangerous drug lords

France will open its first prison dedicated to isolating the country's top 100 drug lords in July as part of efforts to stop inmates from running criminal networks from behind bars. However some unions and advocates of prison reform have expressed doubts over the initiative.

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African healthcare at a crossroads after United States pulls WHO funding

Africa's reliance on World Health Organization support faces a critical test after Donald Trump withdrew the United States – and the considerable funding it contributes – from the global body. The move could have serious consequences across the continent, but one senior African health official told RFI it could also…

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