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This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the new plan for gender equity at France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There’s a recap of this year’s Nobel Prizes, “The Listener’s Corner”, and plenty of good music - all that, and the new quiz and…

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Russians who refuse to fight in Ukraine see hope of sanctuary in France

France has granted temporary refuge to six Russian soldiers who fled rather than fight the war in Ukraine, the first time a European Union country has let in deserters without passports or travel documents. An anti-war activist who helped them escape tells RFI about the difficult process of getting former…

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France braces for economic judgment amid political turmoil and record debt

France's financial future is under close scrutiny this month as two of the world's top credit rating agencies assess the country's ability to manage its mounting debt. Meanwhile, a hung parliament, fierce budget debates and a record-high deficit have brought the economy to the edge of crisis.

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Ghana grapples with crisis caused by world's throwaway fashion

This week's podcast focuses on textile waste from fast fashion. As cheap clothes from China, Asia and Europe increasingly end up in West Africa, pollution is rising – particularly in Ghana. RFI spoke to Greenpeace Africa investigators to understand the scale of the issue and how to combat it.

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Senegal unveils 25-year development plan aiming for economic sovereignty and sustainability

Senegal's president and prime minister unveiled the government's 25-year development plan on Monday, pledging to build the foundation for economic sovereignty by focusing on competitiveness, sustainable resource management, and good governance.

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Recognition for journalists who bear burden of showing world the Gaza war

Palestinian photographer Mahmud Hams, winner of the Best Photo category at the 2024 Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Awards for war correspondents, dedicated his prize to all journalists "bravely and honestly" covering the war in Gaza. He was one of a dozen reporters honoured for their work on the conflict, which is the…

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The double life of Abou Sangaré, undocumented migrant and Cannes award winner

French film L'Histoire de Souleymane (Souleymane’s Story) brings the life of an undocumented Guinean migrant into sharp focus. Picking up two awards at the Cannes Film Festival, it has drawn attention to the real-life plight of lead actor Abou Sangaré, who is still waiting for a visa to be able…

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Artistic exchange between Brazil and Angola aims to reclaim colonial ties

For the first time in its 73-year history, the Sao Paulo Biennial is taking artworks to the African continent with a travelling showcase in Angola. The event's curators told RFI they hope the project will highlight long-standing correspondences between Angola and Brazil, united by a shared colonial past.

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Algerian military’s 'more important role'

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the new role for Algeria’s military. There’s a poem written by RFI Listeners Club member Helmut Matt, “The Listener’s Corner”, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” - all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions…

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Handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius 'not an outright win'

The United Kingdom's recent decision to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a former British colony, was a breakthrough, says Mauritian former foreign minister Jean-Claude de l'Estrac. But it isn't an unmitigated victory, he tells RFI, because the UK has been granted a long-term lease to maintain a military…

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How France is cooking up ways to turn the tables on food waste

France is stepping up its fight against food waste, aiming to halve the millions of tonnes of edible food that end up in the bin. With households and businesses still wasting vast amounts of food, the country is hoping that tougher laws and creative solutions will help curb a problem…

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Planet on the brink with ocean acidification set to cross critical limit

The health of the planet is at a critical juncture, with a recent study revealing that six out of nine key environmental indicators are already in the red. Among these is ocean acidification, which is set to breach its planetary limit in the coming years.

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Meet the Kenyan man shaping a francophone future in East Africa

UN human rights advisor Chris Mburu turned his Kenyan hometown of Mitahato into something unexpected: a French-speaking village. After learning the language himself later in life, Mburu is determined to give local children a head start – opening doors to career and education opportunities across Africa and beyond. He shared…

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Four for three

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the number of medals won by French Paralympians in the triathlon events at the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner”, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment”, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan". All…

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From protector to onlooker: how France lost its influence in Lebanon

France has multiplied its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the growing conflict in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, but the influence it wields in its former protectorate has declined dramatically in recent years. RFI looks at how France lost its clout.

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Fear and resignation ahead of Tunisia's 'lopsided' presidential polls

Nearly 10 million Tunisians are gearing up to vote on Sunday in presidential elections dominated by incumbent leader Kais Saied, whose rule has been marked by accusations of authoritarianism.

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The priorities for France's new government revealed in PM's first speech

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier set out his stall on Tuesday with his maiden policy speech to a fractious parliament. From slashing debt to boosting nuclear power and restricting immigration, RFI looks at the issues he promised would be top of his government's priorities.

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Low-tech living in Paris: A four-month journey to suburban self-sufficiency

Since mid-July, French engineer Corentin de Chatelperron and Belgian designer Caroline Pultz have been living in a lab-apartment in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris. The couple is conducting an experiment to live self-sufficiently for four months, using low-tech solutions in their suburban space.

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Native Americans demand return of ancestors' remains to French Guiana

The remains of six Native Americans who died after being exhibited in a “human zoo” in Paris in 1892 have now been kept in the archives of a French museum for over a century. A delegation of indigenous Kali’na people from French Guiana and Suriname recently came to Paris to…

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Cameroon's Blick Bassy seeks to unite new generation of African music makers

Composer, singer and songwriter Blick Bassy makes music that celebrates his multiple identities: as a Cameroonian living in France, a polyglot, a travelling artist, and a Pan-Africanist. RFI met him in Paris to discuss his latest album, as well as a new project to unite music makers from across the…

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Counting the heroes

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the number of Paralympians in the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner”, great music, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button above…

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Moroccan artist’s fusion of heritage and herbalism provides soft return to earth

The exhibition "Tomorrow is Cancelled - Art and Views on Moderation" brings together 23 contemporary artists who confront humanity’s relationship to the environment using different mediums. Rita Alaoui’s video installation explores her Moroccan family heritage and pays tribute to the art of using medicinal plants.

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Tunisians resume protests against president ahead of October election

Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Sunday against President Kais Saied, accusing him of deepening authoritarian rule and stifling political competition two weeks before a presidential election.

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'A time bomb for kids': a French photographer's exploration of screen culture

Recent research shows that children - and their parents - are spending more and more time in front of screens: 36 hours a week on average in France. Photographer Jérôme Gence's latest project "The screen generation" explores the use of devices and the consequences.

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Surreal Canadian comedy shifts between Farsi and French to defy borders

Set "somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg", Canadian director Matthew Rankin’s second feature Universal Language is a homage to family and community. Filmed in Farsi and French, its quaint, absurdist humour has enchanted festival audiences from Cannes to Toronto, and earned it Canada's nomination for Best International Feature at the Oscars.

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