The Grand Cairo Museum visitors so captivated that they fall into water
Africa • Dec 7, 2025, 10:05 AM
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After 10 years of waiting, the Grand Cairo Museum opened its doors in early November – a grand project commissioned by President Sissi, who hopes to attract 7 million additional visitors. The first of them, seem so captivated by the Statue of Rameses II that they may end their visit in the water. Story by France 2 and Morgan Ayre.
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M23 militia says to pull out of key DR Congo city at US's request
Africa • 10:09 PM
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In tonight's edition, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they've agreed to conditionally withdraw from the strategic Congolese town of Uvira. Also, the Uvira offensive in eastern DRC triggered tens of thousands of people to flee into neighbouring Burundi. And
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Civilians flee DR Congo for Rwanda following new M23 offensive
Africa • 10:56 AM
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At least 200,000 people have been displaced following a new offensive by the M23 in eastern DR Congo early December. One thousand found refuge in Rwanda. The neighbouring country is also accused of backing the rebel group. FRANCE 24's correspondent in th
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AFC/M23 rebels agree to US request for withdrawal from city in DR Congo
Africa • 9:14 AM
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AFC/M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, on Tuesday agreed to withdraw from the city of Uvira in eastern DRC following a request from US mediators. The group said its withdrawal was a gesture to give the ongoing peace process between Rwanda and DRC a chance to
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Benin jails 30 people with links to thwarted coup attempt, legal sources say
Africa • 12:24 AM
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Benin on Tuesday jailed around 30 people, most of whom were soldiers, linked to an attempt to oust President Patrice Talon, legal sources said. The attempted coup was defeated by loyalist army forces with the help of the Nigerian air force and French spe
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French court jails DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala for 30 years over crimes against humanity
Africa • 12:03 AM
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A French court handed ex-rebel leader Roger Lumbala a 30-year jail term on December 15 over complicity in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War in what activists hailed a "historic" verdict. He was found guilty of being the mastermind of at
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