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How Beijing has been recalibrating its expanding influence in Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a major summit in Beijing this week, gathering African leaders to discuss cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. Focac is the largest event in the city since the Covid pandemic, with China aiming to strengthen its already dominant trade and investment ties with Africa.…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 5, 2024

Outcry in France as Greenland keeps anti-whaling crusader Paul Watson in jail

Activists in France have vowed to stay mobilised behind Canadian-American environmental activist Paul Watson after a Greenland court ruled Wednesday to keep him in custody. The marine conservationist will remain detained pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2024

Team USA brings Paralympics magic to small French town

The United States Paralympic team has set up camp at the high-performance sports complex in Eaubonne, just 20 kilometres north of Paris. Here the athletes can access top-of-the-range training facilities, consult with their medical staff and enjoy some home-cooked meals.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2024

Seine swimming to return to heart of Paris after century of bans

After much ado and a €1.4 billion cleanup, Paris is set to bring swimming back to the River Seine. Following the Olympics triumph, where athletes turned the river into a sporting arena, the city plans to open three central sites next year. This bold move will allow experienced swimmers to…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2024

France at the urns

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about voter turnout in France’s recent snap legislative elections. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and bushels of good music - all that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2024

Children with disabilities still left out of French schools, activists warn

As a new school year approaches in France, a disability rights movement is warning that thousands of children yet again face exclusion because of a lack of teaching and facilities adapted to their needs.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2024

Paris Paralympics fans get in the game with up-close look at parasports

At the Paralympic fan zone outside Paris's elegant city hall, the focus is not just on watching athletes compete but better understanding parasports – and trying them out for yourself.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2024

Algerian election campaign marked by social pledges and claims of unfair play

Algeria’s presidential election, set for 7 September, is drawing scrutiny for both the policies at play and a lack of competition. Some 24 million voters will choose from three candidates, including incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The narrow field has led to allegations of undemocratic practices, with opposition figures claiming the…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 26, 2024

Mali suspends French news channel LCI for two months

Mali's military-led government has suspended broadcasting by French private news channel LCI on its territory for two months, alleging "false accusations" were made on air against the army and its Russian allies.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 25, 2024

Australian photographer's lament for lost landscapes comes to Brittany festival

Anne Zahalka’s multimedia works depicting Australian wildlife and landscapes are eye-catching, intriguing and sometimes unsettling. As one of the guests of honour at La Gacilly Photo Festival in Brittany, she presents her native land in a new light to help visitors understand the dangers it faces from climate change and…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 25, 2024