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Japanese PM sets off on six-day trip to France and Latin America

France, May 1 -- The six-day itinerary will see Kishida meet French President Emmanuel Macron as well as Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. In December Macron and Kishida adopted a "common r... Read More


Garbage collectors in Paris threaten extended strike during Olympics

France, May 1 -- Less than three months before the Games, the CGT FTD NEEA union is demanding various concessions, including a special bonus of 1,900 euro for workers on duty throughout the Games as w... Read More


France stages May Day rallies a year after pensions backlash

France, May 1 -- The CGT and CFDT walked side by side in processions in at least half of French cities, including Paris, under the scattered slogans of promoting peace, fighting austerity and calling ... Read More


Senegalese unions voice numerous demands on their first Labour Day march in four years

France, May 1 -- The unions are marching towards Independence Square in the centre of the capital, Dakar. There, they plan to submit a list of grievances to the president with a list of demands, hopi... Read More


Paris theatre shares secrets of staging same play for record-breaking 67 years

France, April 30 -- When La Cantatrice Chauve (The Bald Soprano) premiered at Paris's Theatre de la Huchette in May 1957, a well-known critic at Le Figaro newspaper announced it would "drive audiences... Read More


A history of violence: Haiti's revolution, collapse and descent into anarchy

France, April 29 -- At the core of Haiti's struggle lie predatory interventions by powerful nations, principally France and the United States. Speaking recently to RFI, Haitian author, playwright and... Read More


Monaco's defeat at Lyon gifts Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1 crown for 12th time

France, April 28 -- Adi Hutter's men needed to win at the Groupama Stadium to keep the Ligue 1 title race alive for at least another 10 days and also improve their chances of qualifying for next seaso... Read More


Larger-than-life photos make heroes of France's amateur athletes

France, April 28 -- More accustomed to documenting social issues than sports, Zannettacci told RFI it was challenging to come up with a project that matched the festival's theme. First and foremost, ... Read More


Togo heads to polls amid claims of power grab by President Gnassingbe

France, April 28 -- Campaigning was rushed on the back of parliament's approval of constitutional reforms that would allow lawmakers to elect the president instead of a direct vote by the people. The... Read More


French city Montpellier embraces free public transport, but will it cut traffic?

France, April 28 -- "I've been taking the tram more since it's been free," Cecile, who lives on the outskirts of Montpellier, tells RFI. "It's really nice to be able to take the tram and not have all... Read More