As the Africa Forward summit concluded in Nairobi, FRANCE 24 sat down with Kenya’s President William Ruto. For him, the summit was “significant” …
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Mali, immigration and DR Congo: Five key takeaways from Macron's interview with FRANCE 24
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday spoke to FRANCE 24 at the close of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Here’s …
In tonight’s edition, sovereignty was the buzzword of Kenyan President William Ruto at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi. …
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Historian Achille Mbembe: Africa’s ‘rule of gerontocracy’ is coming to an end
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOn the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University, François Picard is pleased to welcome celebrated historian and political theorist …
In tonight’s edition, French President Emmanuel Macron urges investment in Africa as he co-hosts an economic summit in Kenya. Also, we take a closer …
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Exclusive: Emmanuel Macron interview on FRANCE 24, Tuesday May 12 at 9pm
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAt the conclusion of the Africa Forward Summit, French President Emmanuel Macron will answer questions from FRANCE 24, RFI and TV5Monde journalists in …
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Two more cruise ship passengers test positive for hantavirus | Health News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOne French passenger and one from the US test positive after being evacuated from the vessel in the Canary Islands. Published On …
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Ahead of Nairobi summit, France highlights youth, innovation and 'huge diaspora' investing in Africa
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn the run-up to the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Éléonore Caroit, France’s deputy minister for Francophonie, …
President Emmanuel Macron has chosen Kenya as the stage for a renewed French push to strengthen ties with Africa through business, diplomacy …
Pussy Riot and FEMEN activists protest Russia’s presence after its absence following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine in front of the Russian …
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Can artificial intelligence help Nollywood tell African stories differently without losing its soul?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogArtificial intelligence is no longer just a Silicon Valley debate: it’s becoming part of Africa’s creative revolution. In Nigeria, filmmakers and digital …
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After losing influence in West Africa, France seeks a regional reset at Kenya summit
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSeeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit …
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South Africa’s highest court revives impeachment proceedings against the president Cyril Ramaphosa
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSouth Africa’s President is facing the possibilty of impeachment, in a long running scandal known as Farmgate. It involves the dissapearance of …
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Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogHealth workers in protective gear arrive to evacuate patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship at a port in Praia, Cape Verde, …
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Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe MV Hondius cruise ship departs the port in Praia, Cape Verde, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Misper Apawu/AP hide caption toggle caption …
In tonight’s edition: Nigeria is stepping in to bring its citizens home after fresh anti-immigration protests in South Africa. Also, Sudan is ramping …
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What’s the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026? | World Cup 2026 News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup — the biggest ever — will see 48 nations compete for the prize in …
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How India's pharmaceutical pipeline is fueling West Africa's opioid crisis
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSierra Leone, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria and several more countries in West Africa are in the midst of an overlooked opioid crisis that’s …
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Arms deliveries and Africa Corps training: How Russia is bolstering its presence in Madagascar
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFrom deliveries of drones and armoured vehicles to training sessions led by Russian Africa Corps instructors, security cooperation between Madagascar and Russia …
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Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands | Health News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSpain has granted permission for a luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and anchored off the coast of Cape …
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A cruise ship is waiting for help after suspected hantavirus outbreak : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe MV Hondius cruise ship is anchored at a port in Praia, Cape Verde, Monday, May 4, 2026. Arilson Almeida/AP hide caption …
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‘Extensive brutality’: Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians | News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogISIS-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children. Amnesty International has accused a rebel …
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Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’ | Agriculture News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFor the past three years, reports of wartime atrocities and dire humanitarian crises have been making the headlines from Sudan. Now, satellite …
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2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFILE – U.S and Moroccan military forces take part in the 20th edition of the African Lion military exercise, in Tantan, south …
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Two US service members missing after joint military exercises in Morocco
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTwo members of the US Armed Forces participating in the African Lion joint military exercises have been reported missing near the city …
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Taiwan’s Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFILE – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech as he inspects Taiwanese reservists participating in reserve military training in Ilan County, …
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Mali in crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten Bamako
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAs Mali’s military struggles to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, a number of its own soldiers have been arrested, accused …
Malian authorities say some military officers collaborated with jihadist and separatist fighters who carried out coordinated attacks across the country earlier in …
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Who Is Nayib Bukele? El Salvador’s ‘coolest dictator’ | Civil Rights
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOn Friday, March 25, 2022, hundreds of cellphones in the small, Central American nation of El Salvador glowed with the same text …
