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Okali, a musical love story between France and Cameroon

France, Feb. 28 -- Having left Cameroon for France at the age of 12,Minali-Bella describes the EP as "a return to her African roots". Okali, she explains, means "pay attention to others". "It's the n... Read More


Widening rift between Eritrea and Ethiopia sparks fear of new conflict

France, Feb. 22 -- In January, Ethiopian police said they had seized thousands of rounds of ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels in Ethiopia's Amhara region. Eritrea denied the allegation, and said E... Read More


African Union summit opens, as continent faces conflict and climate extremes

France, Feb. 14 -- African heads of state and government will convene in the Ethiopian capital on14 and 15 February, following the39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU), held ... Read More


US strikes on Nigeria set 'deeply troubling precedent' for African governance

France, Jan. 31 -- Dickson is a Nigerian policy analyst and team lead at the community peacebuilding organisationTattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre). RFI: Did Abuja really ask for the strik... Read More


The year ahead for African democracy: who is going to the polls in 2026?

France, Jan. 23 -- Africa's 2026 elections will unfold against the backdrop of persistent concerns around political inclusion and institutional independence, highlighted by the votes that took place l... Read More


Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine under house arrest as Museveni leads vote

France, Jan. 16 -- Partial results released in the capital, Kampala, showed Museveni well ahead of his closest rival, as analysts said the outcome and further pressure on the opposition had been widel... Read More


'He represents a population desperate for change', Bobi Wine's lawyer tells RFI

France, Jan. 15 -- RFI: For the opposition, and in particular for Bobi Wine, this electoral campaign has been very difficult. How would you describe it? Robert Amsterdam:Let's be really clear: this i... Read More


The risky calculations behind Israel's recognition of Somaliland

France, Jan. 9 -- Since declaring independence in 1991,Somalilandhas tried for decades to gain international recognition. Yet no country acknowledged it as a sovereign state-until Israel did soon 27 ... Read More


'All the comforts you find in Paris': the man helping African 'repats' head home

France, Dec. 27 -- They are called "repats", short for "repatriates" - young people who left their African homes, be they in Gabon, Cameroon, Congo orCote d'Ivoire,to chase a better education or busin... 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