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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.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23, 2024

'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.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23, 2024

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.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2024

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…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2024

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.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17, 2024

'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…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 15, 2024

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.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 15, 2024

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…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 14, 2024

Afghan athlete under police protection in France after denouncing Taliban

Marzieh Hamidi, a former taekwondo champion for Afghanistan who now lives in France as a refugee, has been placed under police protection after protesting against the Taliban's treatment of women.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2024

Authorities told DRC's Makala prison was set to erupt before deadly riot

Congolese authorities were warned of a situation “on the verge of explosion” at the notorious Makala prison, which witnessed a deadly riot last week when inmates forced open locked wings, set fires and looted facilities. Letters from the prison’s director, seen by RFI, reveal the Justice Ministry was repeatedly told…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2024