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PM Lecornu seeks way out of France's latest budget impasse

France, Dec. 22 -- Lecornu was named as PM in September to break France's political deadlock and get a budget passed for 2026. France's deeply divided lower house, where no one party has a majority, ... Read More


2025 Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 1: Rains and pains

France, Dec. 22 -- Prince among players Less than four months after officially inaugurating the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Crown Prince Moulay Hassanwas back at the venue to lend royal ... Read More


Morocco launch 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with victory over doughty Comoros

France, Dec. 22 -- Real Madrid striker Brahim Diaz swept in the opener 10 minutes into the second-half and Ayoub El Kaabi doubled the advantage 20 minutes later with a spectacular bicycle kick. The s... Read More


'I hope France speaks out' son of jailed Hong Kong media icon tells RFI

France, Dec. 22 -- Lai - who has been behind bars since 2020 - is accused of being the mastermind behind two conspiracies to ask foreign countries to take action against Hong Kong or China, and publis... Read More


The Moroccan women artists harnessing the creative power of crafts

France, Dec. 21 -- Ghizlane Sahli's latest project, called "Les flux qui nous tissent" (The flows that bind us), illustrates this creative collaboration between artists and artisans. Born in Meknes, ... Read More


French presidency welcomes Putin's readiness to speak with Macron

France, Dec. 21 -- "It is welcome that the Kremlin has publicly agreed to this approach. We will decide in the coming days on the best way to proceed," the Elysee said on Sunday. The French presidenc... Read More


Sudan's El-Fasher under the RSF, destroyed and 'full of bodies'

France, Dec. 21 -- The Rapid Support Forces, battling Sudan's military since April 2023, seized the army's last stronghold in Darfur on 26 October in a bloody offensive marked by executions, atrocitie... Read More


Hakimi's return for Cup of Nations adds another chapter to defender's legend

France, Dec. 21 -- Not for Regragui a tub-thumping paean to his uber right back during a press conference, just an arid and business-like demeanour before a solitary hack. "I wanted to just deliver t... Read More


Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco to open tournament on record winning streak

France, Dec. 21 -- Morocco enters the 35th edition of Africa's most prestigious football competition riding high on a world record 18-match winning streak, stretching back to March 2024. They are also... Read More


'The Arab Spring has only just begun', exiled former Tunisian leader tells RFI

France, Dec. 20 -- On 17 December 2010, in the city of Sidi Bouzid, a young street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in front of the regional government headquarters after police confi... Read More