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Designer Philippe Starck shakes up Paris icons in playful exhibition

If anyone can turn Paris upside down and inside out, it’s world-renowned designer Philippe Starck. Given carte blanche by the Carnavalet History of Paris museum, Starck revisits the City of Light with a bold and bizarre exhibition “Paris is pataphysical”.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 16, 2023

Shubo Nabo Barsho! Happy Bengali New Year!

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Fespaco. There’s a celebration of the Bengali New Year, as well as the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick and “Music from Vincent” with Vincent Pora. All that, and the new quiz question, too, so click on…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2023

Morocco appeals court imposes tougher jail terms in child rape case

Three defendants accused of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old Moroccan girl have been sentenced to between 10 and 20 years behind bars on appeal, after lower sentences awarded in a lower court sparked outrage.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 14, 2023

Call for investigation after head of DRC broadcasting body attacked in Paris

The Head of the broadcasting body in the DR Congo, Christian Bosembe, was attacked in Paris while on a tour to meet with European media and francophone institutions.The Congolese authorities want the perpetrators caught.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 3, 2023

Armed groups, juntas create dangers for journalists in Sahel

Reporters Without Borders published on Monday an investigation into the colossal dangers journalists face while working in the Sahel, the vast, semi-arid region beset by jihadism, armed groups and instability. The NGO fears this part of West Africa is becoming a no-go area for journalists.

France 24 · Apr 3, 2023

Madagascar bans public protests ahead of presidential election

Government critics see ban as part of larger crackdown on dissent ahead of voting in November.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2023

France to limit what internet influencers can say and sell for brands

France is to become first European country to regulate internet influencers, as lawmakers debate a cross-party bill to impose limits on what people can promote on social media.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 1, 2023

Dalai Lama names Mongolian boy as third highest Buddhist spiritual leader

A Mongolian boy born in the United Staes has been named by the Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of the third most important spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 1, 2023

Ivorian author's scheme aims to put books into the right hands

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about comic book author Marguerite Abouet and her non-profit organization in Côte d’Ivoire. There’s the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick, Ollia’s “Happy Moment”, and music for April Fool’s Day. All that, and the new quiz question, too,…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 1, 2023

How much CO2 is caused by transportation in the EU?

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about transportation-caused CO2 emissions across the European Union. There’s the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick, “Music from Erwan”, and a new poem written and read by listener Ibironke Oyewole from Lagos, Nigeria. All that, and the new…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2023