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25 Oct 2023
A new advisory from various U.S. government departments has warned about the risk of doing business in Uganda after it enacted one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ laws.
24 Oct 2023
We take a look at the Arabic press, as they report on the aid slated to arrive in Gaza this Friday, although many humanitarian organisations say it's nowhere near enough. Also, The Washington Post takes a "deep dive" into China's attempts to monopolise the deep-sea mining industry. We finish with a look at the late Silvio Berlusconi's art collection...and how it's causing a headache for his family.
24 Oct 2023
The conflict between warring factions in Sudan has left thousands dead and millions have been forced to flee. Half a year on since the outbreak of the fighting, the humanitarian situation is worse than ever, with many refugees in Chad on the brink of famine. Also in this edition: what the gradual lifting of the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri province means for DR Congo.
24 Oct 2023
Announced on national television, the reshuffle sees the return of a former top military aide, who was convicted of involvement in the 2001 assassination of president Laurent-Désiré Kabila. Eddy Kapend has always denied involvement in the murder plot. Also in this edition: the Also Known As Africa contemporary art fair event is currently underway in Paris. And finally: what Saturday's rugby match could have in store for South Africa.
24 Oct 2023
FRANCE 24 brings you the stories of the people who are on the frontlines of climate change. From Kenya to Panama, via Greenland and Australia, our reporters James André and Achraf Abid went to meet the indigenous people who live in harmony with nature and whose daily lives are being turned upside down by global warming. Don't miss our series of four special reports. In this first episode, we take you to Kenya.
24 Oct 2023
In Nigeria, debate over the effectiveness of chewing sticks versus conventional toothpaste in preventing tooth decay is always rooted in culture, tradition and modern dental science. But which, between the two, can help you to preserve good oral hygiene?
24 Oct 2023
South Africa's asylum system has a backlog of 130,000 appeal cases. UNHCR funding to help has been cut, and, if the government can't find a solution, it could take several years before the backlog is cleared.
23 Oct 2023
The conflict between warring factions in Sudan has left thousands dead and millions have been forced to flee. Half a year on since the outbreak of the fighting, the humanitarian situation is worse than ever, with many refugees in Chad on the brink of famine. Also in this edition: what the gradual lifting of the state of seige in North Kivu and Ituri province means for DR Congo. And finally: Kibera Fashion Week celebrates the talents of local designers.
22 Oct 2023
Janjaweed leader Ali Abd-Al-Rahman's defense team is set to make their opening statements on October 19. Human rights lawyers say justice is necessary to end the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
21 Oct 2023
Six months ago, a conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, plunging Sudan into one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history, according to the United Nations. Also, the end of the so-called state of siege in DR Congo comes as a relief for many in North Kivu and Ituri.
21 Oct 2023
A deluge of water from a major hydroelectric dam in Ghana caused flooding and damage to homes, key infrastruture and farmlands. Over 26,000 people are now displaced and crying out for help.
20 Oct 2023
Six months into the Sudan conflict, civilians find themselves at the forefront of hostilities between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. This militia faction stands accused of engaging in a series of grave offences, including rape, unlawful seizure of property, and various forms of humiliation inflicted upon civilians—many of which may constitute war crimes. Leveraging hundreds of images captured by eyewitnesses, three of our Observers set out to tell the story of this civil war, which has already claimed 5,000 lives.

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North Korean state media has claimed Pyongyang tested a "nuclear trigger" simulation drill as a "warning signal" to the US and South Korea.
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A review of the UN agency's neutrality was prompted by Israeli accusations that aid workers in Gaza were "terrorists." An independent panel says Israel provided no evidence to back the claim.
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Unrelated images are going viral on social media, claiming to show last Friday's retaliatory strike by Israel on Iran. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we tell you what we know about this footage, based on verified images.
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At least five people are reported to have died in an attempt to cross the English Channel. Only hours earlier, the UK Parliament voted to deport some of those who enter Britain illegally as a deterrent to migrants.
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The vote was seen as a referendum on President Mohamad Muizzu's pledge to abandon the country's "India First" policy for closer ties with China. Electoral authorities reported a turnout higher than 73%.
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Only 40 of 100 private firms studied have pledged to achieve zero carbon emissions, compared to 70 out of 100 publicly-listed firms. Net Zero Tracker blames a lack of market and reputational pressures, as well as an absence of regulation.