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Monkey business: artist chimps paint in their own style, study shows

France, May 24 -- "Zamba draws nothing but dots. Loi sketches curves and triangles. Misaki fills the page with large fan-shaped patterns. These aren't children in an art class. They are chimpanzees, a... Read More


'Francophonie of the people': Juliana Lumumba's vision for the French-speaking world

France, May 24 -- Four candidates are competing to lead the OIF when member states vote in November 2026. Speaking to RFI during a campaign visit to Paris, Lumumba said the organisation must move bey... Read More


Romanian director wins Palme d'Or at emotional Cannes ceremony

France, May 24 -- The emotionally-charged closing ceremony wrapped up an unusual festival, which contained a mix of political references to current conflicts and a host of stories from a LGBTQ+ perspe... Read More


How women are paving their own way through Africa's tech sector

France, May 24 -- Gitau's lab Qhala in Nairobi specialises in computing and AI and, she says, investing in the "immense potential digitisation holds for Africa's transformation". "Our work is across ... Read More


From critic favourites to commercial hits, Japanese cinema wins fans at Cannes

France, May 23 -- It's hard to miss the number of people wearing kimonos in the streets of Cannes. That's because Japan has pride of place this year, with three films by Japanese directors in the mai... Read More


Injury forces France's top tennis player Fils to withdraw from 2026 French Open

France, May 23 -- "It's a shame," said the 21-year-old, who was seeded 17th and scheduled to play the 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka in the opening round. "In Rome, I felt some discomfort in my hip, and... Read More


Hunting paedophiles online: the legal grey area occupied by internet vigilantes

France, May 23 -- Can you take the law into your own hands? The law itself says no. But vigilantes who do just that are rife on the internet and, thanks to social media, their numbers are on the rise.... Read More


Uganda confirms new Ebola cases as risk in DRC rises to highest level

France, May 23 -- More than 80 Ebola cases have been confirmed in DRC so far, with hundreds more suspected. As the WHO warns of a high risk within the region, Uganda announced three new cases of Ebol... Read More


Senegal president sacks prime minister after growing power struggle

France, May 23 -- All ministers have been dismissed but will remain in charge of the day-to-day running of the country, according to a statement broadcast on state media late on Friday. In a post on ... Read More


Senegal president sacks prime minister amid mounting power struggle

France, May 23 -- All ministers have been dismissed but will remain in charge of the day-to-day running of the country, according to a statement broadcast on state media late on Friday. In a post on ... Read More