Thousands of worshippers are expected to celebrate Christmas Day masses at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris as part of the celebrations hailing its restoration just over five years after fire nearly destroyed…
read moreWith the exhibition "Every Life is History", the National Museum of Immigration History in Paris brings together art and artefacts that build a picture of France's diverse modern society, a tapestry…
read moreA court in the Netherlands on Tuesday found five men guilty of brawling and inciting violence against Israeli football fans after a match in Amsterdam last month, which sparked accusations of anti-Semitism.
read moreThe first New Caledonian government led by a pro-independence leader has fallen after the resignation of members from the loyalist Caledonia Together movement on Tuesday, against the backdrop of an economic…
read moreThe recent collapse of law and order in Haiti follows two centuries of colonial misrule. RFI looks at the cycle of corruption, desperation and authoritarian rule that have shaped the history of the poorest…
read moreOpposition leader Venancio Mondlane called on Tuesday for a nationwide shutdown in Mozambique deepening fears of prolonged violence and economic disruption.
read moreSudan has dropped out of the global hunger-monitoring system just as it was about to issue a report that is expected to show famine spreading across the country.
read moreIt's a common sight if you're stuck in traffic - a motorbike or scooter weaving in and out of the lanes of stationary vehicles. But from 2025 this practice will be banned across France.
read moreFrench authorities set about cracking down on “ultra-violent” youth after a series of teen crimes. But researchers say that youth violence is not necessarily on the rise and that rather, politicians…
read moreFrom more low-emission zones to increased toll prices and new rules and signs to watch out for, here are the changes in store for people driving in France in 2025.
read moreGuilty verdicts for all. A court in southern France has sentenced Dominique Pelicot along with the 50 co-defendants he invited over the internet into the family home to rape his drugged wife. The 72-year-old pensioner got the maximum 20 years behin
read moreFRANCE 24's culture editor Eve Jackson takes viewers on a festive journey to the heart of Provence in a special programme exploring the enchanting Christmas traditions of Aix-en-Provence. This exclusive holiday show brings to life the region's ric
read moreChristmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday season is longer than most – stretching into the New Year with Epiphany (January 6) and its traditional galettes des r
read moreAuthorities in Madagascar concede gold smuggling is still booming despite laws introduced at the start of the year to make it easier to take the precious metal out of the country legally.
read moreIn the wake of the Pelicot trial debate has opened up in France about a change to sex education offered in schools - but at present only 15 percent of pupils get any sex ed at all, despite a 2001 law making it compulsory, as Clara Piern
read moreThe Talking France podcast is back with a special 'listener questions' episode, where we answer everything from how to dress in France and whether you can move here without speaking French to the connection between Donald Trump and Marin
read moreThe new team at the helm of France’s economy will need to begin work immediately on passing a 2025 budget, which has been in limbo since the National Assembly rejected the belt-tightening proposal from…
read moreSecurity has been tightened at France's biggest Christmas market in Strasbourg, following the attack on a market in Germany last week in which five people died and 200 were injured. Authorities have…
read moreFrance's Prime Minister François Bayrou mounted a vigorous defence on Monday night of his choices to lead the country out of its economic and political crisis.
read moreFrance's Prime minister François Bayrou unveiled his top ministers on Monday night after protracted talks with party chiefs across the political spectrum.
read moreFrench President Emmanuel Macron named a new government on Monday evening, putting together a team under François Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis.
read moreThe highest court in Mozambique, the Constitutional Council, confirmed the disputed October election results that extended the Frelimo party's 50-year grip on power.
read moreFrance lags behind many countries when it comes to using technology in classrooms, due in part to lack of coordination and a clear policy. But educators concerned about the impact of screen usage in…
read moreJapanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to join forces and form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil…
read moreRussia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked the return of high-intensity warfare in Europe. Now, almost three years later and with the conflict showing no signs of abating, France is gearing itself up to fight. FRANCE 24 reports from a military ca
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