The Latest Breaking News from RFI

DRC case against Apple brings new hope in conflict minerals crisis

As the DRC brings an unprecedented case against Apple, and the company offers assurances that it will no longer use conflict minerals from central Africa, experts are questioning whether real change is on the horizon in illegal mining.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 3, 2025

French military exit leaves Ivorian traders facing an uncertain future

As France prepares to hand over its military base in Port-Bouët to the Ivorian army by the end of January, local shopkeepers are worried about how the departure of French soldiers will hurt their livelihoods.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 3, 2025

Paris museum accused of 'erasing' Tibet under pressure from China

Tibetans in France have been sounding the alarm over the Guimet Museum of Asian Arts' relabelling of its art and artefacts from Tibet, saying it has caved to pressure from China to "erase" Tibetan culture.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 3, 2025

French director Cédric Djedje shines light on Germany's African colonial history

In his play Vielleicht, French-Ivorian director Cédric Djedje lays bare Germany's colonial past, through the story of the 40-year struggle of Afro-descendants to change the names of three streets dedicated to German colonialists in Berlin's African quarter.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2024

Children of French jihadists found in Syrian orphanage

Three French children living in an orphanage in Damascus could be repatriated to France now that the regime has changed in Syria. An RFI investigation has identified the children as orphans of jihadists who were killed during the international coalition’s bombing of the Islamic State armed group.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2024

Maison Gaston, the virtual art gallery promoting Caribbean creativity

A young entrepreneur from Guadeloupe is putting Caribbean talent on the global art map, with her online gallery Maison Gaston.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2024

Merry Christmas!

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Paris Photo. There’s some Christmas cheer to be had, as well as “The Listener’s Corner” - all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2024

France faces bigger borrowing costs as its credit rating takes a double hit

Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded France’s seven largest banks this week – just days after lowering the country’s own sovereign credit rating. The move signals rising borrowing costs for France, adding to a €3.2 trillion debt burden and deepening the pressure on an already fragile government.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2024

Chad orders French troops to leave within six weeks as relations sour

French soldiers have been asked to leave Chad by 31 January, sources close to the government in Paris say – a deadline that RFI was able to confirm with Chadian authorities.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 20, 2024

Ecowas bloc extends six-month grace period for departing Sahel states

West African leaders are giving the three Sahel countries led by military governments six months to reconsider their decision to quit the regional bloc Ecowas, as security issues and movements of populations cause concern among its 12 remaining members.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 20, 2024