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How Moscow is reinventing its influence machine across Africa

France, Aug. 19 -- Russian operatives are using new tactics to expand Moscow's reach in Africa, two years after the death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin. An investigation led by RFI and the monitori... Read More


UN says a record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024

France, Aug. 19 -- A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy- and w... Read More


France leads European pushback against move to end UN Lebanon mission

France, Aug. 19 -- France and its European partners are resisting Washington's push to end the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon - UNIFIL - arguing its presence remains essential for stability along ... Read More


Swiatek and Alcaraz warm up for US Open with crowns in Cincinnati

France, Aug. 19 -- Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz underlined their hard court credentials ahead of the US Open with victoriesover Jasmine Paolini and Jannik Sinner respectively in the women's and men'... Read More


Revamped million-dollar mixed doubles tournament launches at US Open

France, Aug. 19 -- A revamped mixed doubles tournament featuring tennis singles stars such as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Gael Monfils, Naomi Osaka and Mirra Andreeva will be launched at the 2025 ... Read More


Valls heads to New Caledonia in wake of collapse of independence deal

France, Aug. 18 -- Political tensions in New Caledonia have flared, as itsmain pro-independence coalition FLNKS voted against a deal that would have given the French overseas territory some sovereign ... Read More


Zelensky in Washington to meet Trump, calls for 'lasting' peace with Russia

France, Aug. 18 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump for talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. This comes on the heels of Trump's meet... Read More


France 'dismayed' over Russia's ban on Reporters Without Borders

France, Aug. 18 -- The French government has condemned Moscow's latest move against independent voices after Russia banned Reporters Without Borders, adding the press freedom NGO to its list of "undes... Read More


Five years after the 2020 coup, where is Mali today?

France, Aug. 18 -- When Mali's military staged a first coup on 18 August 2020, they said they were not planning on holding onto power and promised elections. But after a second coup that overthrew the... Read More


EU push for economic sovereinty as rules on recycling batteries come into force

France, Aug. 18 -- All batteries in Europe, whatever their size, must now be recycled, as a European regulation comes into force requiring companies to cover the cost of their products' entire life-cy... Read More