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Africa's finest: Bafana Bafana return to the World Cup chasing a first knockout stage

South Africa enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's 11th-ranked side in the Fifa standings. In the first instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance at the finals.

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Ethiopia goes to the polls with the result widely seen as a foregone conclusion

Ethiopia holds parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that analysts expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party to win by a large margin, despite significant unrest across much of the country.

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Guineans denounce an 'electoral farce' after low turnout in legislative polls

Legislative and municipal elections were held in Guinea on Sunday to complete the process of returning constitutional order to the country after the December 2025 presidential election While this double ballot took place without major incident, voter turnout was low.

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PSG celebrations marred by violence as French authorities report 890 arrests

French authorities have arrested over 890 people after outbreaks of violence followed Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory on Saturday, as the government defended its policing operation amid sharp criticism from the right.

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First contact: Curaçao’s rise to the global stage

Curaçao will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the first instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the smallest nation to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.

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Last hurrah: Algeria's Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez will play for Algeria for the second time at the World Cup at the age of 35. In the fourth instalment of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks at the career of a striker who has risen from modest clubs to international stardom.

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France boards fourth Russian oil tanker as crackdown on ‘shadow fleet’ continues

The French Navy has boarded another oil tanker from Russia as Paris steps up its campaign against Moscow’s so-called "shadow fleet" of vessels suspected of evading international sanctions.

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France weighs tougher safeguards against child abuse in schools

French lawmakers will on Monday debate tougher protections against sexual abuse in schools and after-school programmes, as a series of scandals increases pressure on the government to strengthen safeguards.

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Football heroes: PSG victory toasted by thousands of fans in Paris

The French capital held a hero's welcome for Paris Saint-Germain players who won their second consecutive Champions League title with celebrations under heavy security after a night of revelry marred by unrest. The team was received by President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a victory parade which drew thousands of supporters.

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Ethiopia election overshadowed by war, instability and muted opposition

Ethiopia goes to the polls on Monday in an election which is expected to return Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party to power, but has been marked by instability, restricted voting and questions over whether the vote can challenge the status quo.

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France requests emergency UN meeting amid Israeli advance in Lebanon

France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council after Israeli forces seized the medieval Beaufort castle in Lebanon, the French foreign minister said Sunday.

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Last hurrah: Brazil's Neymar

Neymar will play for Brazil at the World Cup for the fourth time at the age of 34. In the third of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks back at the career of a striker who holds his country's record for both scoring and assisting…

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Cinema should be 'a place for everyone': Cannes rising star Anna Cazenave Cambet

French director Anna Cazenave Cambet first came to Cannes in 2016 as a student with a short film called Gabber Lover, which won the Queer Palm award. With two feature films under her belt, she returned to the Croisette in 2026 as one of the "10 to Watch" rising French…

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Women gain ground in France as running clubs turn sport into community

Statistics show that most people now taking up running in France are women. In Paris, some run alone and some in running groups – which are booming in the French capital as women turn to them for motivation, safety and a sense of community.

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Hundreds detained after violent clashes on PSG victory night

More than 700 people on Saturday were detained across France, over 200 in Paris alone, after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory against English club Arsenal.

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PSG beat Arsenal in a penalty shoot-out to retain Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain retained their Champions League crown on Saturday night after beating Arsenal in a penalty shoot-out.

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'We are here to help': WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday visited Bunia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - where a severe Ebola outbreak has been declared.

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Turkey enters political unknown after police raid opposition party headquarters

Turkey's main opposition CHP was thrown into fresh disarray Saturday as court-installed leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu made his first visit to party headquarters since a controversial court ruling scrapped a 2023 party primary. Ozgur Ozel, the CHP leader ousted by the decision, called for an urgent congress, telling thousands at an…

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Last hurrah: Senegal's Sadio Mané

Sadio Mané will play for Senegal at the World Cup for a second time at the age of 34. In the second of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks at a striker who holds his country's goal-scoring record.

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Can the French cinema industry take on its biggest financial backer?

French cinema is reeling after the CEO of the country's biggest investor in films, Canal+, said he would no longer work with hundreds of actors, directors, producers and technicians who signed an open letter criticising the right-wing views of media mogul Vincent Bolloré, who owns a 30 percent share of…

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French singer Patrick Bruel cancels slew of concerts amid rape allegations

Facing mounting allegations of rape and assault, popular French singer and actor Patrick Bruel announced on Friday the cancellation of all his concerts until the fall, including dates in Paris and festivals. He is not expected to return to the stage to perform before October.

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French Resistance figure, philosopher Edgar Morin dies at 104

France's favourite intellectual Edgar Morin, a World War II Resistance member who dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance, has died at the age of 104, his wife said Saturday.

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Ghana parliament approves 'anti-LGBTQ' law, awaiting president's signature

Ghana's parliament on Friday approved one of the most repressive anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa, which is now awaiting ratification by President John Mahama.

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PSG coach Enrique dismisses favourites tag before Arsenal showdown

Paris Saint-Germain are not favourites to beat Arsenal in Saturday's Champions League final, coach Luis Enrique said on Friday, despite his side's bid to retain the trophy.

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Yemen edges closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, UN warns

After more than a decade of war, millions in Yemen are struggling to survive as aid funding dries up, public services fail and rival powers compete for influence, in a country the United Nations says is "hanging by a thread".

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