Lyon: A visit to France’s food capital
In January, the FRANCE 24 culture team went to the French gastronomy capital of Lyon to film a show about the foodie wonders of the city. But before we could broadcast it,…
Ethiopia denies filling contested Nile dam
Ethiopia has denied reports that it started filling its massive hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, after satellite images showed higher water levels. The dam has sparked tensions with downriver nations Egypt…
EU chides Turkey over Haghia Sophia
Ankara's decision to convert Haghia Sophia into a mosque has been met with disapproval across the bloc. EU chiefs have also been discussing China and Hong Kong during their first face-to-face talks…
‘Tax us more’: Millionaires urge governments to raise taxes to fund coronavirus aid
Over 80 of the world's wealthiest individuals have called for higher taxes on the rich in order to fund the coronavirus recovery. In an open letter, the group Millionaires for Humanity said…
South Africa’s new alcohol ban sparks fury
A decision to reimpose a ban on the sale of alcohol has angered many consumers in South Africa. Health experts say the move could free up much-needed hospital beds.…
Unrest continues in Mali
Following days of deadly protests, opposition demonstrators set up barricades in Mali's capital Bamako, near the mosque of prominent protest advocate imam Mahmoud Dicko. President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita faces a mounting wave…
Rhino 911: South Africa takes poaching by the horn
The conservation group Rhino 911 is hunting down rhinos to cut off their horns — to save them from becoming the target of poachers who kill them just to sell the horns…
Iran death penalty verdict for young protesters sparks social media outrage
Iranians took to social media to protest the planned execution of three young protesters, under the hashtag #Don'tExecute. The men had taken part in last year's mass demonstrations against a fuel price…
Analysis: Nigeria recorded 3,600 rape cases during lockdown
There have been several reactions after it was disclosed that Nigeria recorded 3,600 cases during lockdown; here is an insight into issues surrounding the rise of rape cases in the country.…
Australia suspends extradition agreement with Hong Kong
Australia has suspended its extradition agreement with Hong Kong over China's new security law. The country has updated the travel warning for its nationals in Hong Kong, urging them to "reconsider" their…