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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
David Coffey with RFI

Paris Live, Wednesday 27 November 2019

French farmers block the ring road with their tractors in Paris, as they gather in the French capital protesting against low farm incomes and growing criticism of agricultural practices, France, November 27, 2019. REUTERS

We look at how the #MeToo movement, highlighting sexual harrassment and exploitation, has taken on a new twist here in France with recent allegations against a French film director making the headlines.

In news from Africa, we hear from our correspondent in Harare, to discuss how the ongoing doctors strike is affecting the population in Zimbabwe as the protest enters its 86th Day. 

All the latest from the Cairo International Film Festival and how a South African entry "Fiela's Son", by the young director Brett Michael Innes has been received as a cinematic discussion on the social constraints of race and colonization.

On the cultural side of things, we learn how four brave speakers will share their stories of professional failure at the maiden opening of "F***k Up Nights here in Paris this evening. 

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