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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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Who is Léon?

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Léon. There’s “The Listener’s Corner”, great music, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

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Brittany's mussel farms ravaged by surging spider crab invasion

Mussel farmers in northern France are grappling with a deepening crisis as spider crabs devastate their crops. A prized marine resource themselves, the crustaceans have become relentless predators of mussels and other shellfish – threatening the future of the industry.

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Mass rape trial revives question of consent within French law

The trial of dozens of men accused of raping a woman while she was drugged into unconsciousness by her husband has provoked horror in France. Beyond outrage, legal experts say the case exposes the need to revise the French penal code to place consent at the heart of what constitutes…

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Tunisia’s presidential campaign continues amid protests over restricted freedoms

In Tunisia, the presidential election campaign kicked off on Saturday, ahead of the vote scheduled for 6 October. Only three candidates are in the running for the presidency. Meanwhile, some activists have begun protesting, raising concerns about a "climate of fear".

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Beirut gripped by fear as Hezbollah vows revenge for deadly pager attack

People in the Lebanese capital Beirut, reeling after Tuesday's unprecedented attack targeting Hezbollah, are living in shock, anger and fear of what may come next as the group vows reprisals against Israel, RFI's correspondent in the city reports. France has suspended all flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv until Thursday…

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Severe flooding in northeast Nigeria impacts one million, sparks disease, food shortage fears

Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc in northeastern Nigeria, impacting over one million people and raising concerns about the spread of diseases and widespread food shortages. Authorities are currently working to coordinate relief efforts for those affected by the disaster.

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'Dahomey' film invites colonial past to speak through Benin's stolen treasures

In her award-winning documentary Dahomey, director Mati Diop imagines the voice of royal treasures looted from West Africa by European colonisers and only recently sent back to their homeland in present-day Benin. She tells RFI she hopes it will prompt reflection on displacement, exile and return – not just of…

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Future of Olympics in doubt as climate change drives up temperatures

The soaring impact of climate change could turn the Olympics into a test of endurance not just for athletes but for organisers of future summer Games, who may find it less and less feasible to host them.

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Rwandans at the urns

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Rwanda’s July presidential and legislative polls. There’s “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 on the “Play” button…

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