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Ghana presidential inauguration: Mahama returns as president
Africa • 10:49 PM
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Ghana's new president promised to reset the nation as he was sworn in. It's not John Mahama's first turn in the hot seat, he ran the country for 4 years prior to his predecessor, Nana Akufo-Addo's two terms in office. Mahama's landslide comeback in decem
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Chad FM accuses Macron of ‘contemptuous attitude towards Africa'
Africa • 9:29 AM
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Chad and Senegal on Tuesday hit back at comments made by President Macron claiming that African countries in the Sahel had "forgotten to say thank you" to France for helping to combat jihadist insurgencies. Both countries have demanded in recent months t
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Monday, january 6, 2025
Sunday, january 5, 2025
Ivory Coast's Abidjan on edge as ship loaded with volatile cargo nears port
Africa • 9:45 AM
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A vessel loaded with 20,000 tons of ammonium nitrate – the same chemical that left large parts of Beirut in ruins in an explosion in 2020 – is nearing the port of Abidjan. Campaigners have expressed concern about letting the ship unload its allegedly dam
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M23 rebels capture key town in eastern DR Congo, local official says
Africa • 6:48 AM
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M23 rebels on Saturday captured the key town of Masisi in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a lawmaker from the restive North Kivu province has said, warning of “a serious humanitarian crisis” in the region.
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Mayotte: casi un tercio de los hogares sigue sin electricidad
Africa • 12:41 AM
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Tres semanas después del devastador paso del ciclón Chido por Mayotte, se ha restablecido el suministro eléctrico al 69,7% de los ciudadanos, mientras que poco menos de un tercio de ellos sigue sin electricidad.
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Friday, january 3, 2025
France's waning influence in West Africa
Africa • 10:29 PM
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Ivory Coast is the latest country in West Africa to ask French troops to leave for good. It follows similar decisions by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal and Chad. We analyse France's shrinking military footprint in Africa and ask what it means for the
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Huge blaze destroys Ghana's largest used clothes market
Africa • 5:12 AM
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Ghana's informal economy suffered an enormous blow after a fire engulfed the Kantamanto used clothes market late Wednesday, displacing thousands of traders and destroying goods worth millions of the local cedi currency.
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Thursday, january 2, 2025
Ghana: Over 100 shops destroyed in fire at market in Accra
Africa • 9:15 PM
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In tonight's edition: The popular Kantamanto market in Accra loses over 100 shops to fire in an early morning blaze. Also, we hear from some of the Chadian voters who worry that a homegrown national solution to a deepening security crisis is still out of
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'Time to move on': France faces gradual decline of influence in Africa
Africa • 6:41 PM
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Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will begin withdrawing in January as part of a shift towards strengthening its own military forces. This move follows broader trends across West Africa, with nations like Senegal and Chad also reevaluat
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Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw in January
Africa • 11:57 AM
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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year speech that French forces will withdraw from the West African nation in January, making it the latest country to weaken military ties with the former colonial power. Ouattara said late on Tue
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Wednesday, january 1, 2025
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, becoming latest African country to do so
Africa • 9:18 PM
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In tonight's edition: The French military base in Abidjan will be handed back to Côte d'Ivoire in January 2025, President Alassane Ouattara says. Also, Zimbabwe’s blueberry sector is thriving. Plus we report on how young artists in Benin are breathing ne
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Ivory Coast president announces French troops' departure in January
Africa • 4:27 PM
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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year speech that French forces will withdraw from the West African nation in January, making it the latest country to weaken military ties with the former colonial power. French troops have been f
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Tuesday, december 31, 2024
French forces to withdraw from Ivory Coast, President Ouattara says
Africa • 9:36 PM
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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year address on Tuesday that the French military would hand over control of its military base in the capital Abidjan in January 2025 and noted that Ivorians should be proud of their own armed forc
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Happy New Year from Eye on Africa!
Africa • 9:25 PM
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In tonight's edition: A fierce debate has emerged in Tunisia over how to repatriate fighters who joined extremist groups in Syria and their children. Also, a new animal park in Gabon that used to be frequented only by ousted president Ali Bongo and his p
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Growing crime rate in South Africa bolster private security sector
Africa • 10:27 AM
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South Africa has the biggest private security industry in the world with three times more staff than the police force. The sector, which boasts 16,000 companies in South Africa, is negotiating a partnership with the police to deal with rampant crimes.
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Monday, december 30, 2024
Sunday, december 29, 2024
Nigerians celebrate cultural heritage with Calabar Carnival
Africa • 1:07 PM
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Nigerians are celebrating the annual Calabar carnival with parades, music and shows. Dozens of performances showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage are on the agenda.
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Chad votes in triple elections after three years of military rule
Africa • 9:46 AM
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Voters in Chad went to the polls on Sunday for legislative, provincial and local elections after three years of military rule. Early figures suggested low turnout after opposition candidates, who claim that last year's presidential election was fraudulen
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Chad votes in first legislative elections since 2011
Africa • 9:44 AM
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Chad goes to the polls Sunday for legislative, provincial and local elections that are presented by the government as the last stage of a political transition after three years of military rule, but are being boycotted by the opposition. FRANCE 24's Corr
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Sudán cierra el 2024 en medio de una aterradora crisis humanitaria por la guerra
Africa • 12:55 AM
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A pesar de la llegada a la región de Jartum de los primeros convoyes de ayuda humanitaria desde el inicio de la guerra, Sudán sigue hundido en una de las peores crisis humanitarias del planeta. La intensificación de los enfrentamientos entre el Ejército
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Saturday, december 28, 2024
Thousands flee Mozambique for Malawi to escape deadly post-vote violence
Africa • 9:04 PM
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Thousands of people have fled Mozambique for Malawi, authorities said on Saturday, with many fording over rivers to escape violent protests following a court ruling verifying October election results that opposition parties claim are fraudulent.
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Aid convoy reaches besieged south Khartoum for first time during Sudan civil war
Africa • 6:21 PM
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Aid trucks carrying food and medical supplies reached the Jebel Awliya area in Sudan this week for the first time since the country's civil war began in 2023, local volunteers said. The area, south of the capital Khartoum, is one of many in Sudan facing
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Friday, december 27, 2024
Senegal: PM Sonko seeks to repeal ex-president Sall's amnesty law
Africa • 9:28 PM
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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed the National Assembly this Friday to present the government's general policy. Sonko outlined key reforms such as tackling unemployment and migration, guided by the 2050 vision that now serves as the execu
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Ascienden a 134 los muertos en protestas por resultado electoral en Mozambique, afirma ONG
Africa • 6:16 PM
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La organización no gubernamental Plataforma Electoral Decide informa el viernes que aumentó a 134 del número de fallecidos en el país por las masivas manifestaciones en rechazo al resultado de los comicios presidenciales del pasado 9 de octubre, que fue
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Senegal PM Ousmane Sonko vows to repeal contested amnesty law
Africa • 5:15 PM
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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said that his government would submit legislation to repeal a law by former president Macky Sall granting amnesty for deadly political violence. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Aminatou Diallo.
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Senegal PM Sonko seeks to repeal former president's amnesty law
Africa • 1:33 PM
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Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko plans on submitting legislation to repeal an amnesty granted by former president Macky Sall ahead of the March 2024 elections. Critics have accused the law of shielding those responsible for serious crimes – includi
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2024 in Rwanda: Paul Kagame's hold on the country
Africa • 11:08 AM
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The year 2024 has been a defining one for Rwanda. It marked major genocide commemorations and general elections that secured Paul Kagame another five years in office, after his already 24-year-long presidency. Rwanda is often celebrated for its economic
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Cost of living looms over Chad legislative and local elections
Africa • 11:01 AM
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In Chad, only three days to go before parliamentary and local elections. It is the last stage of the military transition led by Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. Over the past two years, Chadian merchants have suffered from the rising price of diesel fuel, essen
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Senegal minister calls riflemen 'traitors', sparking controversy over revisionist take on history
Africa • 10:57 AM
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In Senegal, the Cheikh Oumar Diagne controversy is heating up. A few days ago, in an interview, the Minister in charge of General Resources at the Office of the President of the Republic described the Senegalese riflemen as “traitors”. This Thursday, he
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6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique
Africa • 10:39 AM
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At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
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US airstrike in Somalia kills two Al-Shabaab members, including top commander
Africa • 4:14 AM
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The United States military said Thursday it carried out an airstrike in southern Somalia, killing two members of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group, including a senior commander. The strike, conducted in coordination with Somalia’s federal government,
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Mali says 70 missing after migrant boat sank between Morocco and Spain
Africa • 2:57 AM
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Authorities in Mali say a shipwreck off the coast of Morocco on December 19 left 70 people missing, including migrants from Mali. The vessel, carrying around 80 people, sank while en route to Spain. Eleven survivors were rescued.
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Over 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique prison amid post-election violence
Africa • 2:01 AM
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Thousands of prisoners escaped from a high-security facility in Maputo on Christmas Day following a rebellion during which at least 33 inmates were killed, police said. The chaos erupted amid violent protests and riots triggered by the confirmation of th
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Thursday, december 26, 2024
Wednesday, december 25, 2024
More than 1,500 escape in Mozambique prison break amid election tensions
Africa • 8:03 PM
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More than 1,500 people escaped during a prison riot in Mozambique's capital Maputo that left 33 people dead on Wednesday. About 150 have since been recaptured injured, according to police general commander Bernardino Rafael.
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Mozambique: al menos 56 muertos en protestas tras anuncio de los resultados electorales, dice ONG
Africa • 12:06 AM
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La organización no gubernamental Plataforma Electoral Decide estimó el miércoles que al menos 56 personas han muerto tras dos días de protestas en rechazo al anuncio de resultados electorales de los comicios celebrados el 9 de octubre. El martes, el mini
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Tuesday, december 24, 2024
África en 2024: vientos de cambio, emancipaciones y desafíos
Africa • 6:56 PM
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¿Será 2024 recordado como el año que marcó un nuevo giro en África? Durante estos 12 meses se observaron una serie de transformaciones políticas, geopolíticas y sociales significativas, donde unos vientos de cambio emancipatorio han traído avances, pero
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Tense Christmas Eve in Mozambique after disputed election outcome
Africa • 6:51 PM
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Mozambique's capital Maputo and northern cities were hit by more unrest Tuesday, a day after a top court confirmed the ruling party's victory in a disputed poll. More than a 100 people have already died in the post-election violence. Opposition leader Ve
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Famine is spreading in war-torn Sudan, according to UN-backed report
Africa • 5:18 PM
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Famine is spreading in Sudan due to a war between the military and a notorious paramilitary group that has devastated the country and created the world’s largest displacement crisis, a global hunger monitoring group said.
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Sudan is 'largest humanitarian catastrophe in history': Head of International Rescue Committee
Africa • 11:00 AM
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FRANCE 24 spoke to David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). According to the group's annual watchlist of global humanitarian crises, some 10 percent of people in humanitarian need around the world are in Sudan, which
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Voice of 'The Lion King,' Lebo M, returns for prequel 'Mufasa' with signature sound
Africa • 10:59 AM
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Three decades after the original film, 'The Lion King' has roared back in movie theatres with its prequel, 'Mufasa.' A plenty has changed since the original film, but one thing has stayed the same: vocal performances by Lebo M. The legendary composer joi
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Nigeria: dozens die in stampedes at two separate food distributions
Africa • 10:50 AM
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Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children. Families are struggling during the country's worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. Details by FRANCE 24 corre
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Mauritius holds out on Chagos deal despite US pressure
Africa • 10:46 AM
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Mauritius is still holding out on a deal to regain control of the strategic Chagos Islands from Britain, despite pressure from the United States which has a key military base there.
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Mozambique's top court confirms Daniel Chapo's win in disputed election
Africa • 10:43 AM
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Mozambique's top court confirmed the victory of ruling party Frelimo in the October election, which has sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in South Africa, Tom Canetti.
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Monday, december 23, 2024
Sunday, december 22, 2024
Nigeria: 32 muertos por estampidas en eventos benéficos navideños
Africa • 5:22 PM
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Treinta y dos personas, incluidos varios niños, fallecieron en dos estampidas ocurridas durante la distribución de alimentos en eventos benéficos navideños en Nigeria, en medio de la profunda crisis económica que afecta al país. Esto generó un clamor par
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Stampedes at Christmas charity events in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead
Africa • 10:46 AM
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At least 32 people, including several children, were killed in two separate stampedes in Nigeria as large crowds gathered to collect food and clothing items distributed at annual Christmas events, the police said Sunday.
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Saturday, december 21, 2024
Friday, december 20, 2024
Over 700 killed in siege of Sudan's El Fasher
Africa • 9:38 PM
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More than 700 people have been killed in Sudan’s northern city of El Fasher since May, according to the UN. France has also begun withdrawing soldiers from Chad. With Christmas just a couple days away, Chef Sonia Marty Sokouri, the most Parisian of Afric
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UAE tells US it won't arm Sudan paramilitaries as civil war prolongs humanitarian disaster
Africa • 1:43 AM
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The United Arab Emirates promised the US it will not arm Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, US lawmakers said on Thursday, as the civil war in the country continues to foster one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters, placing millions on th
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Thursday, december 19, 2024
United Arab Emirates' pledges not to arm paramilitaries 'are very thin', campaigner says
Africa • 10:56 PM
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The United Arab Emirates has promised the United States not to arm paramilitaries in Sudan's brutal civil war, US lawmakers said Thursday. The assurance came as the US announced $200 million in new aid for Sudan, one of the world's worst humanitarian dis
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US Sudan envoy calls on combatants to get out of the way of peace
Africa • 9:53 PM
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In this episode of Eye on Africa, Georja Calvin-Smith speaks to Tom Perriello, the US Special Envoy to Sudan, about the prospects for peace amid a brutal and complex war that has displaced millions. Also, Nigeria reels as more details emerge of the circu
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Ciclón Chido: Macron promete “reconstruir” Mayotte y declara un día de duelo nacional
Africa • 11:19 AM
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Cinco días después del paso devastador del ciclón Chido, el presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, llegó el jueves a Mayotte. Allí, se comprometió a reconstruir el archipiélago y declaró que el 23 de diciembre habrá un día de duelo nacional. Las autoridade
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