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France backs Benin after foiled coup as Ecowas warns of rising instability

France, Dec. 10 -- The Elysee Palace confirmed on Tuesday that President Emmanuel Macron took a hands-on role, leading a coordination drive and ensuring rapid information exchanges with regional partn... Read More


French budget: PM Lecornu faces high-stakes social security vote

France, Dec. 9 -- France's social security budget faces a knife-edge vote on Tuesday that could trigger a fresh political crisis and leave a €30-billion hole in funding for healthcare, pensions ... Read More


A year after Assad's fall, Syrian hopes for transitional justice are fading

France, Dec. 8 -- In the aftermath of the overthrow of Assad, demonstrators proclaimed the victorious unity of the Syrian people, from Idlib to Suwayda, Latakia to Raqqa. A year later, following seve... Read More


EU pushes ahead with overhaul of migration rules as 'return hubs' approved

France, Dec. 8 -- EU countries have given their backing to the tightening of Europe's migration rules, endorsing for the first time the creation of "return hubs" outside the bloc for people whose asyl... Read More


EU Council president rejects political influence in US security plan

France, Dec. 8 -- Costa said that while it is normal that the US does not share the same vision on many issues, threats to interference in internal political life is unacceptable. "The United States ... Read More


Vietnam's signature coffee culture conquers Paris cafe-goers

France, Dec. 7 -- Nam, owner of Hanoi Cornerin the bustling Marais neighbourhood, remembers the puzzled looks of his French customers as they discovered not just Vietnamese coffee, but the art of drin... Read More


Moving story of migrants in Tunisia scoops top prize at Marrakech Film Festival

France, Dec. 7 -- "I would like to thank the Tunisians who have supported the migrant population in Tunisia and all those who have had the courage to speak out on issues of freedom," Sehiri said upon ... Read More


DRC artist's film sheds light on link between colonialism and climate change

France, Dec. 7 -- RFI: What led you to making your first documentary? Sammy Baloji:In my practice I do make short films, experimental films, and I also did a few collaborative documentaries. For this... Read More


Malawi moves to make education free as it abolishes school fees

France, Dec. 7 -- In a bid to improve literacy levels in the country, Mutharika has announced that tuition fees, examination fees, school development fees and fees for identity cards used during exami... Read More


Recipes for remembrance: artist brings Colombia's disappeared back to the table

France, Dec. 7 -- They are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts and uncles. All have lost a loved one in the armed conflict in Colombia. All are still searching for the truth about their disappe... Read More