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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


How Portugal's Carnation Revolution changed the fate of its colonies in Africa

France, April 27 -- On 25 April 1974 - after almost half a century of dictatorship - the military coup opened a new era. Led by low-ranking officers within the Portuguese army and backed by widesprea... Read More


PSG fluff chance to claim Ligue 1 title with draw against lowly Le Havre

France, April 27 -- The faithful at least heartily applauded the players at the end of the game for battling from 3-1 down to reach parity at a rain-swept Parc des Princes. With Wednesday's trip to D... Read More


Aid flotilla from Turkey aims to break Gaza blockade but risks fresh crisis

France, April 27 -- The loading of medical supplies and food is underway on the Akdeniz, an old ferry boat that will lead the flotilla of three ships carrying over 5,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza. At a p... Read More


Paris expo recounts global struggles throughout Olympics history

France, April 26 -- Showing at the national History of Immigration Museum in eastern Paris, the exhibition highlights the fractious hinterland of the Games since they were prised out of the ancient hi... Read More


Indian politicians woo first-time voters as marathon elections resume

France, April 26 -- Rivals are fighting bitterly over young electors, who were partly responsible for the victories won by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)... Read More


Rwandan opposition deplores UK deportation deal as 'modern slavery'

France, April 26 -- Under the new law, first agreed with the Rwandan government two years ago, any asylum seeker who travels to the UK illegally will be sent to Rwanda. British Prime Minister Rishi S... Read More


Aya Nakamura scoops French music awards, thanks fans for support over racist abuse

France, April 26 -- The 28-year-old French-Malian pop star dominated the awards in Paris, winning female artist of the year, pop album of the year and international star of the year. "I'm very honour... Read More


Mauritania president to run for second term in June polls

France, April 25 -- Ghazouani, 67, has been at the helm of the vast West African country since 2019 and provided stability in the Sahel region, which faces rising jihadism. "I have deemed it appropri... Read More