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Cutting new cloth: African designers stitch fresh stories into Paris fashion

France, June 29 -- When Valerie Ka started modelling at 14 in Cote d'Ivoire, she thought she was on top of the world. But she wanted to go further, so she created Africa Fashion Up - a way to help Afr... Read More


MPs vote to recognise suffering of families brought to France from Indochina

France, June 5 -- In a historic step, France's lower house of parliament has voted unanimously to recognise the suffering of people repatriated to the mainland from the colonies in Indochina in the 19... Read More


Postcard from Cannes #1: Honouree De Niro unleashes attack on 'philistine' Trump

France, May 14 -- In keeping with tradition, the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival was full of surprises - and Tuesday night's celebration took a political twist when veteran actor Robert De N... Read More


Ukraine, Gaza and #MeToo in the spotlight as Cannes Film Festival opens

France, May 13 -- The Cannes Film Festival opens on Tuesday, with stars of world cinema from Juliette Binoche to Tom Cruise expected on the red carpet. Glitz and glamour aside, this year's event highl... Read More


Trump tariffs worry world cinema industry on eve of Cannes Festival

France, May 9 -- As the international cinema industry descends on the southern French city of Cannes for the world's biggest film festival, one hot topic will no doubt be US President Donald Trump's t... Read More


Cannes Festival dual posters celebrate timeless romance with cinema

France, April 23 -- For the first time in its history, the Cannes Film Festival is featuring a double poster. Bathed in soft, pastel colours, the scenes of two lovers embracing on a beach comes from t... Read More