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War in Sudan: 'People are having to eat charcoal or boiled leaves to survive'

Afrika • 13:37

The head of one of the main relief agencies trying to help the people of Sudan says the situation in the country is the worst it has ever been. She says the month of April has been the bloodiest for civilians in the conflict so far, with over 500 people

Niger: Transforming plastic waste into school benches

Afrika • 10:47

In Niger's city of Agadez, an initiative aimed at tackling plastic waste has been set up. TaZolt Green, which employs 11 people, transforms plastic waste into school benches.

Sudan's RSF paramilitaries launch first attack on de facto capital

Afrika • 06:29

The Sudanese army on Sunday said that paramilitaries struck Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government in the country's two-year war. Smoke was seen billowing from Port Sudan's airport but no casualtie

Lørdag 3. mai 2025

Gabon coup leader Oligui vows 'democratic renewal' at presidential inauguration

Afrika • 16:57

Gabon’s ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema was sworn in as the country’s fourth president on Saturday, signalling a return to constitutional order after nearly two years of political transition following the 2023 military coup that toppled longtime ruler

Longtime Togo leader Gnassingbe consolidates grip on power with title swap

Afrika • 13:04

Togo's leader Faure Gnassingbe on Saturday completed a constitutional reform that opponents see as a bid to extend his iron grip on power by taking the title of President of the Council of Ministers, granting him the country's highest executive office.

Gabon to swear in ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema as president

Afrika • 07:08

Gabon's President-elect Brice Oligui Nguema who led a coup ending 55 years of Bongo family rule, swept polls last month with nearly 95 percent of the vote. He will be sworn in on Saturday and officially takes the presidential reins after leading a 19-mon

Fredag 2. mai 2025

Lights, camera, Africa: Acclaimed actress Aïssa Maïga on the festival circuit

Afrika • 20:41

Lagos meets Paris. From May 7 to 11, the NollywoodWeek Film Festival is back in the French capital for its 2025 edition. This year, the festival is under the patronage of acclaimed actress and activist Aïssa Maïga. She joins us to talk about the festival

Rwanda showcases reintegration centres for former FDLR militiamen

Afrika • 10:26

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have committed to drafting a peace agreement by May 2. But trust remains fragile. Militia groups who have been operating in the region are at the roots of some of that strain. Kigali continues to view the FDLR,

Kenyan opposition MP is killed in 'targeted and premeditated' shooting

Afrika • 10:22

A Kenyan opposition legislator was shot dead in the capital Nairobi in what police have described as a “targeted and premeditated” crime. MP Charles Were was shot after his car stopped at a roundabout on a busy major road. Story by Clarisse Fortuné.

UN: 'Sudan horror knows no bounds', as civilians trapped in dire conditions

Afrika • 10:15

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces shelled the presidential palace in Khartoum on Thursday in their second bombardment of the capital in less than a week. For more information, FRANCE 24's Georja Calvin-Smith interviewed Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN

Wagner: Russian Goldmining in CAR bypasses international sanctions and funds mercenary expansion

Afrika • 00:09

Several African nations, including Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR), have turned to the Russian private military company Wagner for security support. In return, Wagner gains access to lucrative resources—rare minerals, precious metals, and gem

Torsdag 1. mai 2025

Rwanda showcases reintegration camp for former FDLR fighters

Afrika • 20:20

In tonight's edition: The UN estimates that 542 people have been killed in North Darfur in just 10 days. Also, Kenyan opposition MP Charles Ong'ondo Were is shot dead in the streets of Nairobi. And our correspondent takes a rare look around a Rwandan reh

No more Boulevard de France: Ivory Coast's colonial street names get a rebrand

Afrika • 07:52

Ivory Coast's economic capital Abidjan has begun rebranding streets and boulevards that were named after its former colonial power France, opting instead for Ivorian and African names to ensure residents can better "identify with the city's development".

Onsdag 30. april 2025

Kenyan court declares Nairobi protest ban illegal

Afrika • 20:34

In tonight's edition: A Kenyan court rules that a police ban on anti-government protests in Nairobi last year was unconstitutional. Also, a national political conference in Mali recommends naming the junta leader as president for five years and scrapping

African Union lifts sanctions against Gabon after political transition review

Afrika • 13:53

The African Union has lifted sanctions against Gabon after the central African nation was suspended following a coup led by General Brice Oligui Nguema in August 2023. After a two-year transitional period, Nguema was elected president in April with 94 pe

Tirsdag 29. april 2025

Sudáfrica da señales de acercamiento a Ucrania con la visita del presidente Zelenski

Afrika • 22:45

Desde el inicio de la invasión rusa en Ucrania, Sudáfrica ha sido percibida como parte del grupo de naciones cercanas a Moscú. Sin embargo, en los últimos meses, su Gobierno parece acercarse a las posturas europeas sobre el conflicto entre Ucrania y Rusi

Dozens killed in shelling of Sudan's El Fasher

Afrika • 21:50

The Sudanese army says at least 41 people have been killed in shelling of the town of El Fasher. It's the last major town in the Darfur region still held by government forces in their war with the RSF paramilitary. El Fasher has been under siege since la

Lørdag 26. april 2025

🌟The Bright Side: Uganda declares end to 6th Ebola outbreak

Afrika • 17:09

Uganda on Saturday declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, which started in January and led to four deaths. The outbreak was caused by the Sudan strain, which still lacks an approved vaccine. A rapid vaccine trial was launched in February. More th

Fredag 25. april 2025

R.D. Congo y Ruanda acuerdan un camino hacia la paz mediado por Estados Unidos

Afrika • 23:55

La República Democrática del Congo (RDC) y Ruanda se comprometieron a presentar un borrador de acuerdo de paz antes del 2 de mayo y a abstenerse de brindar apoyo militar a los grupos armados gracias a la mediación de Estados Unidos. Un acercamiento entre

Will the next pope be from Africa?

Afrika • 20:56

On the eve of Pope Francis's funeral, the question of who will replace him is already on everyone's lips. Might it be an African? Of the 135 cardinal electors, 18 are from Africa. That's of growing significance as the continent accounts for around 20 per

Rwanda and DR Congo set May 2 deadline for peace deal

Afrika • 20:28

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to work toward a draft peace agreement by May 2 following months of escalating violence in eastern DRC. In a diplomatic breakthrough, the two nations signed a declaration Friday in Washington

Nana Benz, a group inspired by Voodoo music and tradition, ready for European tour

Afrika • 10:01

Do you know Nana Benz? They are an avant-garde musical group from Togo, led mainly by women. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Sodji and Raphaël Ntalé went to meet them as they prepare to embark on a European tour.

Tanzania: two officials from the opposition party, Chadema, arrested

Afrika • 09:50

Two top officials from Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, have been arrested on their way to court. They were planning on attending proceedings against their leader, Tundu Lissu, who has been accused of treason for calling for reforms ahead of Oc

South Africa welcomes Ukraine's leader and backs unconditional ceasefire

Afrika • 09:43

President Cyril Ramaphosa praises Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his first visit to South Africa for agreeing to an unconditional ceasefire in the war with Russia so that peace talks can begin. Analysis by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Cape T

South Africa's Ramaphosa backs Ukraine truce at Zelensky meeting

Afrika • 09:39

President Cyril Ramaphosa praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his first visit to South Africafor agreeing to an unconditional ceasefire in the war with Russia so that peace talks could begin. Analysis by Olexiy Haran, professor of compa

Kenya: how brokers have turned the agricultural economy upside down

Afrika • 08:43

Kenya’s food supply chain is looking less than hearty... Farmers are selling their produce low but urban customers are paying more than ever for staples. At the heart of this disconnect are brokers — middlemen who dictate market prices, squeezing both fa

Ivory Coast opposition protests disappoint following exclusion of candidate Tidjane Thiam

Afrika • 03:49

Only a few hundred protesters turned up to a rally for the Ivory Coast's main opposition party on Thursday after its candidate, Tidjane Thiam, was banned from standing in the October 25 presidential elections, casting doubts over the future of the countr

Can feminism be African?

Afrika • 00:39

In this special edition, we're focusing on women's rights in Africa. As UN Women writes, women on the continent are the backbone of family and communities. Yet many endure the worst working conditions with unpaid care, low pay jobs and little or no socia

Torsdag 24. april 2025

Morocco green-lights $10 billion rail expansion plan

Afrika • 23:16

King Mohammed VI of Morocco approved a $10.3 billion plan to expand its rail system, including a new high-speed line to Marrakesh, as the country gears up to develop its national transport services ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

South Africa's Ramaphosa backs unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine war

Afrika • 20:59

Pretoria says it is ready to cultivate peace efforts over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As well as welcoming Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been busy talking to key players in the conflict, including US President Donald

‘Triangle of power’ : Madagascar wants control over the Scattered Islands. France says no

Afrika • 16:58

France’s pledge to confront its colonial legacy is being tested in Madagascar, where historic grievances are clashing with modern geopolitics over the Scattered Islands – tiny, uninhabited territories that carry vast strategic and symbolic weight in the

DR Congo and M23 agree to 'immediate' ceasefire, pledge to continue talks

Afrika • 00:02

In a watershed joint statement, the warring Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 group released a joint statement on Wednesday pledging to an "immediate" cessation of hostilities until talks reach their "conclusion". This comes after months of escalated

Onsdag 23. april 2025

54 soldiers killed in suspected Jihadist attack in Benin

Afrika • 23:23

The Beninese government said on Wednesday that suspected jihadists killed 54 soldiers stationed in a national park on April 17, the heaviest toll since jihadist attacks began in the northern part of the country. The al Qaeda-affiliated Group for the Supp

Kenya's president visits China amid tariff pressure

Afrika • 20:37

In tonight's edition: Kenyan President William Ruto arrives in Beijing for a five-day state visit at the invitation of China's Xi Jinping. Also, in a bold move, Uganda's army chief meets DR Congo's CODECO militia near Kampala, urging peace after deadly c

Sudáfrica: agricultores blancos buscan el apoyo de Trump ante la ley de expropiación

Afrika • 18:10

La reforma agraria ha estado en el centro del debate político sudafricano en los últimos meses, lo que ha generado tensiones con Donald Trump y su Administración. Una nueva ley permite al Gobierno expropiar tierras sin compensación en los raros casos en

Tirsdag 22. april 2025

Encuentros y desencuentros: ¿cómo fue la relación del papa con África?

Afrika • 23:03

La muerte del papa Francisco conmueve al mundo católico y África no es la excepción. Millones de fieles en el continente despiden a un pontífice que supo mirar al sur global. En esta edición especial, repasamos su vínculo singular con África: entre gesto

Africans remember Pope Francis' message of peace

Afrika • 20:32

In tonight's edition: Worshippers across the continent are paying their respects to Pope Francis, who died on Monday. Also, Ghana's chief justice has been suspended – a first since the country returned to democratic rule in 1992. Plus the FEMUA music fes

Mandag 21. april 2025

African Catholics mourn Pope Francis's death

Afrika • 20:52

In this special edition: Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. His death comes at the holiest time of the year for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Africa is home to nearly a fifth of the Church's followers, who are mourning a man some felt spoke for

Ghana steps up efforts to mend ties with Sahel nations

Afrika • 08:28

In tonight's edition: Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama urges Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to reconcile with ECOWAS and invites their leaders to attend next week's 50th anniversary celebration of the West African bloc. Also, Uganda's government is pr

European weapons in Sudan (5/5): Europeans still making deals with Emirati firm diverting weapons

Afrika • 05:18

From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on the Sudanese battlefield, despite a European Union embargo on sending weapons to this war-torn country. This final article in our

Søndag 20. april 2025

Gunmen kill at least 56 people in central Nigeria

Afrika • 05:50

Attacks believed to have been carried out by nomadic cattle herders killed at least 56 people in central Nigeria in one night, the Benue state governor's office said Saturday. Competition over land use has long been a source of tension between largely Mu

European weapons in Sudan (4/5): 'The RSF bombs public buildings, markets, and hospitals'

Afrika • 04:36

From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on the Sudanese battlefield, despite a European Union embargo on sending weapons to this war-torn country. This fourth article in ou

Lørdag 19. april 2025

Más de 50 muertos dejan ataques armados en aldeas del centro-norte de Nigeria

Afrika • 23:38

El número de muertos los ataques perpetrados por hombres armados en varias comunidades del centro-norte de Nigeria se elevó a 56, informaron autoridades locales este sábado 19 de abril.

Opositores tunecinos condenados a penas de prisión de 13 a 16 años

Afrika • 16:47

Políticos, empresarios y abogados destacados se encuentran entre los condenados a décadas de prisión por un tribunal tunecino por cargos de conspiración contra la seguridad del Estado, según informaron medios estatales el sábado, en el marco de un juicio

Tunisian opposition figures get prison sentences of 13 to 16 years

Afrika • 06:10

Prominent politicians, businessmen and lawyers are among those that have been sentenced to decades in prison by a Tunisian court on charges of conspiring against state security, state media said Saturday, as part of a mass trial against opposition figure

European weapons in Sudan (3/5): The mercenaries who travelled through Libya

Afrika • 04:40

From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on the Sudanese battlefield, despite a European Union embargo on sending weapons to this war-torn country. In this third article of

Fredag 18. april 2025

RD Congo: Estados Unidos insta a Ruanda a cesar el apoyo al M23 y retirar sus tropas

Afrika • 14:23

Ruanda "debería cesar todo apoyo al M23" y "retirar" sus tropas del este de la República Democrática del Congo, instó el jueves el enviado estadounidense para África. Hasta ahora, sin embargo, Estados Unidos se había negado a tomar una postura al respect

High cost of cheap chocolate: Amid cocoa crisis, prices surge in mass-produced low-quality chocolate

Afrika • 10:58

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast, the world's biggest cocoa producer, are struggling as climate change and plant diseases have hurt harvests in recent years. As mass-produced chocolate prices surge in supermarkets and chain stores, our guest Chocolate Maker

European weapons in Sudan (2/5): A €50 million Emirati contract

Afrika • 05:25

From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on the Sudanese battlefield, despite a European Union embargo on sending weapons to this war-torn country. This second article in ou

'Two hundred years on, 'the legacy of colonialism' remains firmly intact in Haiti and across Africa

Afrika • 05:06

As the global call for slavery reparations reaches a critical juncture, pressure mounts on former colonial powers to confront their historic wrongs. Amid this reckoning, French President Emmanuel Macron prepares to officially acknowledge France’s 200-yea

Torsdag 17. april 2025

Sudan faces world's worst displacement crisis as country enters third year of war

Afrika • 21:09

Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced 13 million and triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, violence continues in the city of El Fasher. At least 57 civilians have been kill

European weapons in Sudan (1/5): Bulgarian mortar shells in Darfur’s desert

Afrika • 06:25

From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on the Sudanese battlefield despite a European Union embargo on sending weapons to this war-torn country. This five-part investigati

Onsdag 16. april 2025

Ghana bans foreigners from its gold trading market

Afrika • 20:19

Ghana has given foreign traders until May 1 to quit its gold trading market, paving the way for a new government-controlled body to have a monopoly on buying and selling the metal. The announcement comes in the same week that authorities rejected an appl

In South Africa, some White farmers seek Trump's support over expropriation law

Afrika • 10:12

Land reform has been at the forefront of political debate in South Africa in recent months, leading to strained relations with Donald Trump and his administration. A new law allows the government to expropriate land without compensation in rare cases whe