Africa

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Senegalese photographer Adama Sylla gets first Paris show

Senegalese photographer Adama Sylla gets first Paris show

For the first time in Paris, two exhibitions will feature the work of Senegalese photographer Adama Sylla. He's been documenting life and change in his hometown of Saint Louis for more than half a century....

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Cape Town Fashion Week: Rwandan designer steals limelight

Cape Town Fashion Week: Rwandan designer steals limelight

The 15th Cape Town Fashion week ended over the weekend. One of the young designers reshaping the industry is Nyambo Masamara. The Rwandan refugee is now based in Cape Town but draws inspiration from his own turbulent history. FRANCE...

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Senegal Ramadan: Nationwide sugar shortage messes with tradition

Senegal Ramadan: Nationwide sugar shortage messes with...

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is in full swing after beginning last Thursday....

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One killed in Kenya protests, opposition demonstrations turn violent

One killed in Kenya protests, opposition demonstrations...

At least one person has died in Kisumu, Kenya on monday as police clashed with protesters. The victim was shot dead during opposition rallies in the childhood city of Raila....

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FRANCE 24 strongly deplores the suspension of its broadcasting in Burkina Faso

FRANCE 24 strongly deplores the suspension of its broadcasting...

FRANCE 24 was informed on March 27, 2023, via a press release from the Burkina Faso...

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Kenya opposition protests turn violent

Kenya opposition protests turn violent

In tonight's edition: One person is shot dead as anti-government protests in Kenya...

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Chad's President Deby pardons 259 protesters jailed last year

Chad's President Deby pardons 259 protesters jailed last...

Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday pardoned 259 of the 262 protesters...

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UN alarmed over surge in violence in eastern DR Congo

UN alarmed over surge in violence in eastern DR Congo

A surge in attacks in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed more...

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Chad president pardons 259 protestors jailed last year

Chad president pardons 259 protestors jailed last year

Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday pardoned 259 of the 262 protesters...

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Militia executes 17 hostages in eastern DR Congo

Militia executes 17 hostages in eastern DR Congo

A notorious militia in eastern DR Congo on Sunday executed 17 people it took hostage...

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Dozens of migrants killed in latest boat disaster off Tunisia

Dozens of migrants killed in latest boat disaster off Tunisia

At least 29 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their two boats sank off...

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At least 19 African migrants killed in latest boast disaster off Tunisia

At least 19 African migrants killed in latest boast disaster...

At least 19 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their boat sank off Tunisia...

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‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina released after more than 900 days in prison

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina released after more...

Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during...

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'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from Rwandan jail

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from Rwandan...

Tonight, the Rwandan government says key opposition figure Paul Rusesabagina will...

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'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from prison

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from prison

Rwanda said on Friday it has commuted the 25-year jail sentence against ailing "Hotel...

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'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from Rwanda prison

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from Rwanda...

Rwanda said on Friday it has commuted the 25-year jail sentence against ailing "Hotel...