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NGO warns Ebola epidemic is 'outpacing' response efforts in DRC

French NGO Doctors Without Borders warned Monday that "dangerous gaps" remain in efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 180 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since the first reported cases a month ago, the virus has spread rapidly, with the situation now critical…

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The project nurturing West Africa's new generation of women filmmakers

Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the region and beyond.

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How visa applications became big business across Africa

For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly expensive and difficult due to VFS Global – an Indian company that handles visa applications for dozens of African governments. An investigation…

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South Africa accused of failing to crack down on anti-immigrant violence

Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach.

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Resumption of $20bn Cabo Delgado gas project reignites both hope and resentment

The resumption of one of the world's biggest gas projects by French energy giant TotalEnergies, after a five-year suspension following a deadly jihadist attack, has raised hopes of jobs and prosperity in northern Mozambique. But this second instalment of Mozambique Exposed – an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories, to which…

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How Cabo Delgado's riches became fuel for the Islamist insurgency in Mozambique

For almost a decade, an Islamist group has terrorised Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado. Despite vast reserves of rubies, timber and natural gas, the region remains the country's poorest. This first instalment of Mozambique Exposed – an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to which RFI contributed – examines how…

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RFI denounces violation of press freedom after French reporter barred by Israel

RFI has condemned Israel's decision to refuse entry to journalist Alice Froussard, describing the move as "an obstacle to press freedom". Froussard, who reports on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for French media, including RFI, was turned away on arrival at Tel Aviv airport and sent back without explanation.

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‘We’re sitting on a volcano’ warns EU Commissioner after visit to Ebola-hit DRC

As a deadly outbreak of Ebola continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider Great Lakes region, the European Union has pledged €170m towards the health and humanitarian response. Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, spoke to RFI on…

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Israel denies entry to French reporter, broadcaster slams ‘obstacle to press freedom’

Israeli authorities on Thursday denied entry to French reporter Alice Froussard, who covers the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for FRANCE 24's sister station Radio France Internationale (RFI) and Radio France. Froussard was deported hours after landing at Tel Aviv airport, said Israeli officials. RFI has condemned the ban as "an obstacle to…

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Children in danger 'not heard' in France, rights lawyer warns after Lyhanna death

The abduction and killing of 11-year-old French schoolgirl Lyhanna has catapaulted child protection to the top of France's political agenda – with President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday calling for full accountability and the government pledging full transparency. As investigators examine possible failures by the justice system, child rights lawyer Dominique…

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2026 World Cup venues: Los Angeles

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

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Africa's finest: Ghana to seek World Cup redemption under new coach Queiroz

Ghana enter the first 48-team World Cup ranked 14th among African sides in the Fifa standings. In the final instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the 2026 tournament, hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a nation making its fifth World Cup appearance.

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World Cup venues: Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

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World Cup venues: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

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Africa's finest: Democratic Republic of Congo return renamed

Democratic Republic of Congo enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's ninth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the eighth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a nation competing for the first…

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Africa's finest: Algeria seek to build on mixed history

Algeria enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's third-highest ranked side. In the seventh instalment of a nine-part series on African teams at the 2026 World Cup, RFI looks at a country making its fifth appearance on football's biggest stage.

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Sound of the silver screen: meet the man getting film music made

Film music helps create the magic of cinema. But who works on this key creative process behind the scenes? French film music supervisor Pierre-Marie Dru tells RFI what it takes to match movies with the perfect soundtrack.

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Armenia election: what the vote could mean for Russia, the West and Azerbaijan

As Armenians vote in a parliamentary election seen as a test of Nikol Pashinyan’s pro-Western course, RFI asks two regional experts what the result could mean for peace with Azerbaijan and relations with Russia.

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Players to watch: France's Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé will feature for France at his third World Cup this summer, at the age of 27. In the final instalment of a five-part series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at the World Cup career of a…

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Africa's finest: Senegal, runners-up with something to prove

Senegal enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's second best side in the Fifa rankings. In the sixth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance fresh from heartbreak at the continent's Cup of Nations.

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French sons of slave traders and enslaved unite to seek a path to justice

In Nantes, France's largest slave port, the descendant of a slave-trading family has joined forces with a man whose ancestors were enslaved to help repair the enduring legacy of slavery from the grassroots up.

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South Africa unrest grows as migrants become ‘scapegoats’

South Africa is once again facing a rise in anti-migrant tensions, with vigilante groups reportedly going door to door demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by the end of June. Post-apartheid specialist Cécile Perrot tells RFI the violence reflects deeper social and economic problems and that migrants have…

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Players to watch: Ghana's Antoine Semenyo

Antoine Semenyo will play for Ghana at his second World Cup this summer. In the fourth instalment of a five-part series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a forward on the rise.

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Africa's finest: Egypt look to heal a century of hurt

Egypt enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's fourth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the fifth of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance in nearly 100 years.

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Lebanon war reopens old divisions as fears grow for country's unity

Israel's war in southern Lebanon is reopening old wounds far beyond the battlefield. More than a million people have been displaced since Israel and Hezbollah returned to full-scale conflict in March, while political leaders remain split over the powerful Shiite movement and negotiations with Israel. As calls for federalism and…

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