Former South African president Zuma barred from May election: South Africa's electoral officials said Thursday that they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma ...
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Quick Glance: Impact of Jacob Zuma's Election Exclusion on South Africa's Vote
- The exclusion of former President Jacob Zuma from the elections in May is heightening political tensions in South Africa as the country gears up for what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive electoral battle.
- Zuma's opposition to the ANC challenges his previous party's dominance and might result in the ANC falling below the 50% vote mark for the first time.
- While this may dampen the MK's momentum, the 2021 protests indicate that barring him from the election could rally his loyal supporters.
- Following the announcement, the MK announced plans to challenge the decision. A potential court ruling in favor of Zuma's candidacy could revive his political prospects and present a significant obstacle to the ANC during a period of declining popularity.
UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza: The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the ...
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Quick Glance: UN Court Mandates Israel to Open More Crossings for Aid in Gaza
- The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take steps to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel, and other supplies into the war-torn enclave.
- In its legally binding order, the court instructed Israel to ensure the unhindered provision of basic services and humanitarian assistance without delay, such as food, water, fuel, and medical supplies.
- Israel was also directed to prevent actions by its military that could harm Palestinians' rights under the Genocide Convention and report back on the implementation of the orders within a month.
- The court highlighted the critical situation in Gaza, noting the increasing risk of famine, deaths from malnutrition, and dehydration, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the humanitarian crisis.
France seeks help from allies to bolster security during Paris Olympics: France has asked its foreign allies to send several thousand members of their security ...
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Quick Glance: Poland to Deploy Troops for Security at Paris Olympics
- Poland is supporting international efforts to secure the Olympic Games in France by deploying troops, including sniffer dog handlers, to address the security challenge.
- The announcement coincided with the visit of French Chief of Defence Staff Thierry Burkhard to Warsaw.
- Further details of the agreement are still being finalized and will be disclosed at a later date.
- In March, Paris authorities increased police presence in the northern suburb of La Courneuve near the Paris 2024 Olympics Village following an attack on a police station in that area.
Macron joins online jokes about cuddly 'wedding' pics with Lula: French President Emmanuel Macron joined social media users Thursday in their jokes that likened ...
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France's foreign minister to visit China in bid to stabilise relations: French Foreign Minister Stéphane Sejourné will visit China on Monday ...
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Results confirm Faye's large win in Senegal presidential elections: Anti-establishment figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye has comfortably won the Senegalese ...
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Is France misguided to keep rejecting the EU-Mercosur trade deal?: While French President Emmanuel Macron has called a proposed trade pact between the European ...
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French MPs pave way for day to mark 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris: Lawmakers in France's National Assembly on Thursday backed a move that could lead to a ...
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French lawmakers debate bill to ban hair discrimination: France's parliament is weighing legislation against a form of discrimination that's often overlooked: ...
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Macron says France will help Brazil develop nuclear-powered submarines: President Emmanuel Macron has pledged French assistance for Brazilian scientists and ...
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Poland and Ukraine struggle to thrash out deal on grain imports: Talks were underway on Thursday in Warsaw between the governments of Poland and Ukraine as part ...
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RFI targeted by Russian disinformation: On Wednesday, 27th March, in the afternoon, a fake video report appeared online under the logo of Radio France ...
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Spotlight on France - Podcast: France-Russia relations, hair discrimination, tax history
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French PM vows to reform benefits, reduce deficit and test four-day week: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has unveiled plans to overhaul unemployment ...
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One in six young teenagers a victim of cyberbullying, WHO warns: One in six children aged 11 to 15 was the victim of cyberbullying in 2022 ...
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School principal resigns after receiving death threats in hijab row: French politicians from across the spectrum Wednesday expressed dismay over the resignation ...
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Olympic flame to burn in front of Louvre museum during Paris 2024 Games: The Olympic flame is set to burn in the Tuileries Garden in front of the Louvre museum ...
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Missing for 80 years, Holocaust victim's artwork is finally returning to Paris: Works by the early 20th-century Jewish artist Ary Arcadie Lochakov are being sent ...
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South Africa's ANC and DA look at coalition deal as elections loom: South Africans will go to polls on Friday 29 May to elect a new National Assembly ...
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Quick Glance: South Africa's Main Opposition Party Considers ANC Deal
- South Africa's second most popular party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), would consider a deal with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) if the ANC fails to secure the majority in the upcoming elections.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa or a successor would require a coalition to stay in power, as South Africa's parliament elects the president.
- The DA has formed alliances with smaller parties to garner the necessary votes for a takeover, including a focus on privatizing the power sector and reducing bureaucratic obstacles in the private sector.
- DA leader John Steenhuisen emphasized the party's stance on privatization and streamlining operations in the private sector, steering away from state providers like Eskom.
France's Macron visits Brazil to launch €1bn Amazon protection plan: French President Emmanuel Macron, who has criticized Brazil for not doing enough to protect ...
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Corsica's regional assembly to vote on new autonomy proposals: Corsica's Assembly is set to vote on an agreement reached between the French government and the ...
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Paris Olympics to cost taxpayers between three and five billion euros, French auditor says
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Climate disasters cost French insurers €6.5bn in 'worrying uptick': Climate disasters in France cost insurers €6.5 billion in 2023 – a worrying increase in ...
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French budget deficit widens but government vows there will be no tax hike: France's budget deficit widened more than forecast in 2023, official figures showed ...
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Migrant transfers from Paris ahead of Olympics anger French mayors and NGOs: Mayors in rural and small-town France are increasingly angry over the transfer of ...
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EU banks under fire, accused of financing 'ecosystem destruction': Since the 2015 Paris climate agreement, European banks have lent about €256 billion to ...
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UN Security Council votes for 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire, US abstains: After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday ...
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Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
France deploys extra 4000 troops nationwide over security concerns in run up to Olympics
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France football boss Deschamps calls on players to keep calm ahead of Chile game: France football coach Didier Deschamps urged his squad to maintain their ...
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French lawmakers to investigate effects of nuclear tests in South Pacific: French lawmakers are considering launching a probe into the impact of the country's ...
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Macron returns to French Guiana for thorny talks on autonomy and illegal mining: France's President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the overseas department of French ...
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Quick Glance: Macron reveals origin of attackers in Russia
- President Emmanuel Macron disclosed the connection of the gunmen who killed 137 people in a concert hall outside Moscow to an Islamic State branch that had attempted to attack France in recent months.
- The increase in security alert level in France was emphasized due to the Islamic State claiming responsibility for the Moscow attack.
- Additional soldiers were announced to patrol sensitive sites in France and implement heightened security measures.
- France offered to enhance cooperation with Russian intelligence services to effectively combat groups targeting multiple countries.
Macron issues 'war crime warning' to Netanyahu over forced displacement in Gaza: French President Emmanuel Macron has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
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France to evacuate vulnerable citizens from Haiti as unrest rages: France will provide special flights for its "most vulnerable" citizens to leave Haiti ...
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Chad excludes military rulers' main opponents from presidential vote: Authorities in Chad said on Sunday they had barred 10 candidates, including three leading ...
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Waiters race for glory as Paris revives century-old tradition: Some 200 aproned competitors will take their places on the starting blocks Sunday for a tradition ...
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Quick Glance: Parisian Waiter Race Before Olympic Games
- Paris revives 110-year-old waiter race ahead of the Olympic Games.
- Waiters and waitresses serve as crucial ambassadors for the French hospitality sector.
- The race signifies Paris' readiness for the upcoming Olympics.
- Highlighting the significance of cafes and restaurants in Parisian life.
Senegal votes for its next president in long-awaited election: Polls opened Sunday in Senegal, where voters are choosing a new president in a tightly contested ...
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Obsolete electronics pile up as e-waste outstrips recycling efforts, UN warns: UN agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while ...
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Hundreds of observers muster to make sure Senegal's presidential vote is fair: Senegal votes on Sunday in a presidential election that is expected to be the most ...
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UN weather agency marks anniversary with dire warning about heating planet: Stark climate warnings come ahead of this year's World Meteorological Day ...
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Freed DRC journalist says he was imprisoned as warning to others: Prominent Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera, released from prison this week after spending ...
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Massive meltdown as French town breaks world raclette record: What do you get if you combine 620kg of cheese, 350kg of charcuterie and a tonne of potatoes? The ...
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International report - With Somalia naval deal, Turkey steers into strategic but volatile region
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The Sound Kitchen - There’s Music in the Kitchen, No 34: This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listeners’ musical requests ...
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France condemns 'heinous' gun attack on Moscow concert hall: France joined other Western countries in condemning a gun attack on a concert hall in the Russian ...
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Cannes Film Festival promises fiery premiere for latest Mad Max: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the latest instalment of the post-apocalyptic franchise by Australian ...
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Flamboyant former culture minister and bad boy Frédéric Mitterrand dies age 76: Former culture minister Frédéric Mitterrand, a high-profile and sometimes ...
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French military chief backs Macron over possibility of sending troops to Ukraine: Russia should not expect the West to limit its support for Ukraine to supplying ...
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Senegal's economy 'in hands of women' warns female presidential hopeful: With promises of boosting the economy and gender equality, business leader Anta Babacar ...
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Tiger mosquitoes now everywhere in France after spreading to Normandy: Health authorities in the northern region of Normandy have recorded the presence of tiger ...
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Four years on, what has France learned from its first Covid lockdown?: In spring 2020, France shut down schools and businesses as the world faced a mysterious ...
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Spotlight on Africa - The long path to Senegal's troubled presidential elections: This is a big election year for Africa, with 16 countries heading to the polls ...
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China's president to visit France in attempt to repair trust with EU: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit France and Italy in May in a bid to improve ...
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Quick Glance: Australia and Britain Condemn China's Actions in Hong Kong and South China Sea
- Australia and Britain criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as its support of Russia.
- In a statement following a meeting where London and Canberra deepened their security ties, the two countries expressed concerns about security and rights in Hong Kong, as well as human rights abuses in China.
- The ministers also strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on China to play a role in ending the conflict.
- They also warned of the potentially severe consequences of an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
French Senate rejects EU-Canada free trade agreement: French senators have voted by a large majority against the ratification of the free trade deal between the ...
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Stamping out misinformation in France's fight against HIV-Aids: The French non-profit Sidaction on Friday launches its three-day annual fundraiser for HIV-Aids ...
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French schools sent threatening messages and beheading videos, says ministry: At least 30 schools in the Paris region have this week received threatening ...
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EU leaders to consider using profits from Russian assets to arm Ukraine: European Union gathered in Brussels for a two-day summit that will consider proposals to ...
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Quick Glance: Europe Considers Using Profits from Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
- Following the freezing of over $300 billion in assets, European leaders may propose utilizing profits from immobilized assets to aid Ukraine.
- A proposal could offer about $3 billion annually for weapons to support Ukraine in battle as U.S. funding stalls and Ukraine faces desperation.
- Despite the potential aid for Ukraine, the proposal is viewed by some as not extraordinary but also not negligible.
- The debate on using frozen assets gains momentum as the EU grapples with how to address Russia's threat to global stability.
Former PMs and a lone woman among contenders in Senegal's crisis-hit vote: Following a hurried two weeks of campaigning, Senegal's delayed presidential election ...
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Global birthrates to drop by end of century, sparking 'staggering social change': The population of almost every country will be shrinking by the end of the ...
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Quick Glance: Global decline in fertility rates, burden shifting to poorer countries
- The global fertility rate - the average number of births per woman - has decreased from about 5 children in 1950 to 2.2 in 2021, as indicated by the data.
- A study suggests that almost all countries will have fertility rates by the end of the century that are too low to maintain population levels, with most live births worldwide occurring in poorer countries.
- The predictions are based on surveys, censuses, and various data sources collected from 1950 to 2021 as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study.
- By the end of the century, more than three-quarters of live births will take place in low- and lower-middle-income countries, with over half occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, according to researchers.
France faces tense vote on EU-Canada free trade deal: French senators are getting ready to vote on a controversial trade deal between the European Union and ...
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Quick Glance: French Senators Reject EU-Canada Free-Trade Deal
- France's Sénat overwhelmingly voted against a free-trade agreement between the EU and Canada due to a unique alliance opposing President Macron.
- The rejection of the CETA agreement, which has been provisionally in force since 2017, does not affect its application.
- While a setback for the government, the no-vote does not nullify the agreement, requiring official EU notification for effectiveness.
- Opposition to the pact mainly centered around food safety concerns, criticizing Canada's standards compared to the EU.
Kenya to release bodies of cult victims found in mass forest graves: The Kenyan government will be releasing some of the bodies discovered in mass graves in the ...
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Why a changing French language is nothing to be afraid of: With more than 320 million speakers globally, French is the world's fifth most-spoken language ...
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French police report rise in racist and religion- based offences: Racist, xenophobic and religion-based hate offences surged 32 percent in France last year ...
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Libya closes border crossing with Tunisia following clashes: Libya has ordered the "immediate" closure of its main border crossing with Tunisia following clashes ...
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Macron launches major police operation to end Marseille drug wars: French President Emmanuel Macron has promised an "unprecedented operation" against drug ...
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EU strikes deal capping Ukrainian poultry and grains to appease farmers: EU lawmakers on Wednesday reached a deal to cap duty-free imports of Ukrainian grain ...
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62 new French restaurants join Michelin Guide's galaxy of stars: The Michelin Guide has unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants ...
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Macron promises France will be 'uncompromising' when it comes to anti-Semitism: President Emmanuel Macron has said that the State will continue to fight ...
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Experts fault UN climate plan for overlooking 'obvious' need to eat less meat: A UN roadmap to reform the world’s food systems – which account for a third of ...
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March 14 is celebrated as Pi day every year. Th date 3/14, corresponds to the first three digits of the famous mathematical constant ... Show more
Striking public sector workers pressure French government for better pay: Trade unions have called on France’s 5.7 million public sectors workers to walk out on ...
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Police station in Paris suburb attacked after teen killed in car chase: French authorities have arrested nine people over a firework attack on a police station ...
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New Caledonia elections to be delayed, ahead of crucial constitutional reforms: France's national assembly has voted on postponing provincial elections in New ...
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Mbappé shines for PSG before leading France into Euro warm-ups: France skipper Kylian Mbappé prepared for international duties against Germany and Chile with a ...
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Hospitals in France slowly catch up from Covid but disparities remain: Four years after the start of the first Covid lockdown in France, hospitalisations have ...
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No congratulations from France’s Macron to Putin for his re-election: French President Emmanuel Macron will not send a message to Russian President Vladimir ...
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