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Marseille to march in silence after murder reignites drug crime debate

Thousands are expected to join a silent march in the southern French port city of Marseille on Saturday in tribute to 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci, who was shot dead on 13 November.

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How Nigeria is reintegrating repentant former Boko Haram fighters

Tens of thousands of voluntary or forced members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa have surrendered over the past 10 years. Nigeria is drawing on transitional justice – a set of mechanisms used to confront legacies of mass violence in the interest of accountability, reconciliation and…

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In the supermarket age, outdoor markets remain at the heart of French life

France’s weekly markets are more than just places to buy food, they are social hubs that define cities, argues journalist Olivier Razemon. He calls them 'an ingredient for a happy society' and believes that in an age of supermarkets and online shopping, policy makers and city planners should not overlook…

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Climate change threatens Morocco's camels, and with them its cultural heritage

Camel livestock in Morocco is on the decline, due to the effects of climate change and diminishing pastures. Camels are part of the fabric of life for Saharan populations, providing meat, income, employment, and an essential draw for tourists. RFI met camel breeders in the Guelmim, the “gateway to the…

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First victory fuels Paralympic dream for South Sudan's blind football team

Five years ago, South Sudan didn't have a blind football team. Now their national side has won its first international tournament and moved a step closer to making it to the 2028 Paralympics. The players and their coach told RFI what's driving them on a challenging journey.

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'Telling stories differently’: Tunisian cinema shines at Franco-Arab Film Festival

Tunisia took centre stage at this year's Franco-Arab Film Festival in the Parisian suburb of Noisy-le-Sec, which showcases narrative film and documentaries from North Africa and the Middle East.

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This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear an interview with Lisa Waller Rogers about her new book When People Were Things: Harriet Beecher Stowe, Abraham Lincoln, and the Emancipation Proclamation, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!

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'Post-apocalyptic wasteland': aid worker describes enduring horror in Gaza

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, now more than a month old, has brought a fragile pause to two years of conflict in Gaza. Yet the humanitarian crisis remains brutal, with 92 percent of homes damaged or destroyed and millions in urgent need of aid. In an interview with RFI,…

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Brazil climate summit hosts highest ever share of fossil fuel lobbyists

One in 25 participants at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil is tied to the oil and gas sector, the highest concentration of fossil fuel lobbyists so far at the United Nations climate talks. Their presence is driving growing unease over influence, conflicts of interest and the way the negotiations…

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As thousands flee, Sudan's war spills over into humanitarian crisis in Chad

Chad has become a refuge for hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the conflict in Sudan – and, as violence against civilians intensifies in Darfur, even more people are crossing the border. The influx is straining already scarce resources in one of the poorest countries in Africa. Fresh from a…

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'A race against time’: Former minister on political climate around Paris attacks

As France marks 10 years since the Paris attacks that killed 130 people and wounded more than 400, Bernard Cazeneuve, France’s interior minister at the time, spoke to RFI about the political landscape before and after the night that changed Paris.

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France faces rising terror risk as younger users fall for online jihadism

As France marks 10 years since the 13 November Paris attacks, security experts warn the jihadist threat has shifted to a younger generation drawn in through algorithm-driven feeds. Radicalisation is now happening faster and earlier, with teenagers lured by online propaganda rather than established Islamist networks. RFI spoke with Laurène…

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'I don't live the way I did': Bataclan survivor on life 10 years after attack

Ten years ago, Arthur Dénouveaux was in the Bataclan concert hall as attackers stormed the building and murdered 90 people. He told RFI how life has changed in the decade since, and why he hopes the ten-year anniversary will mark a turning point.

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What the Democrats' resurgence in US elections spells for the 2026 midterms

The United States' Democratic Party make decisive gains in local elections last week, hinting at new political fault lines in an unsettled electorate. Political scientist Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia, a veteran observer of US elections, analyses the implications for the 2026 midterms.

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Scottish universities a haven for US students fleeing Trump's college crackdown

Scotland has become an increasingly popular destination for students from the United States in the wake President Donald Trump's interventions in higher education. RFI spoke to Americans enrolled at the University of Edinburgh, where one in 10 students is now from the US.

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Polish tobacco producers protest as EU weighs up cutting funding to farms

Ahead of a meeting later this month where the EU will decide whether to adopt World Health Organization recommendations to cut funding to European tobacco farms, Polish producers are making their voices heard.

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Nobel committee honors right-leaning Venezuelan politician

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. There are your answers to the bonus question on “The Listeners Corner” with Paul Myers, and a tasty musical dessert from Erwan Rome on “Music from Erwan”. All that and the…

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Two years on from EU deal, violence against migrants in Tunisia remains rife

Tunisia’s migration policy is under scrutiny two years on from a deal with the European Union intended to discourage illegal migration from the North African country, and from a "replacement theory" speech the same year by President Kais Saied on the "dangers" of black migration. A recent Amnesty International report…

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Social media videos, satellite images capture snapshot of atrocities in Sudan

New analysis of online videos, satellite images and eyewitness accounts has painted a chilling picture of atrocities committed during the capture of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. The findings reveal a campaign of violence against civilians that researchers say could constitute war crimes.

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Brazil launches global fund to reward protection of rainforests

World leaders attending a climate summit in Brazil have launched a flagship global fund designed to reward tropical countries for not chopping down their trees. While proponents say it could be a game changer for climate finance, critics fear it will enrich governments without obliging them to take meaningful action…

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Month-long blackout leaves Mali's Mopti in the dark amid jihadist fuel blockade

The Malian city of Mopti has been plunged into darkness for weeks as a fuel blockade by jihadists tied to al-Qaeda cripples power supplies.

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Kidnapped, killed or silenced: Africa's journalists increasingly under threat

Across Africa, journalists are being kidnapped, tortured and killed – often by people whose identities are known but who face no punishment. Reports gathered by RFI and press freedom groups show these incidents spreading from Burkina Faso to Guinea and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where journalists who refuse to…

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Shein opens first store in Paris as scandal and criticism mount

Chinese ultra fast-fashion giant Shein on Wednesday opened its first-ever physical store inside Paris’s BHV department store. The brand’s rock-bottom prices and opaque supply chains have long been criticised for their environmental and human costs – while a recent scandal over child-sex-themed dolls sold on its website has added to…

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Mali’s economy near standstill amid JNIM fuel attacks

An ongoing fuel blockade initiated by the JNIM jihadist group in Mali has brought the landlocked Sahel nation’s economy to a near standstill. In an effort to isolate the capital, Bamako, and exert pressure on the ruling junta, the militants have intensified their attacks on fuel tankers, prompting Western governments…

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Seizure of Sudan's El Fasher a 'political and moral defeat' for RSF militia: expert

The fall of El Fasher, the last army stronghold in Darfur, has become a turning point in Sudan's war. Last week, after an 18-month siege, the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city, leaving thousands dead or displaced and many civilians still trapped. RFI spoke to an analyst who…

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