French shopkeepers fear new looting in upcoming protests
In Paris, shopkeepers fear further losses ahead of a demonstration planned for next Saturday. After last weekend’s protests saw scenes of vandalism, some are considering closing their shops, while others plan to stay open.
Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes after US envoy visit to the Kremlin
Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and missile strikes on Thursday, killing seven people in Ukraine, according to authorities. Moscow said it had intercepted 630 Ukrainian drones targeting the Russian capital. The strikes came hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin…
Georgia on Democrats’ minds: Powering up the Black vote to counter Trump’s meddling
President Donald Trump’s push to redistrict congressional maps and a Georgia state election law disproportionately affecting African Americans are aimed at diluting the power of the Black vote. Six decades after Atlanta was at the heart of the civil rights…
Ethiopia-Eritrea: Is there a risk of a wider conflict?
Concerns are mounting as Ethiopia and Eritrea inch closer to war. With Ethiopia now having taken control of the border town of Zalambessa, the fear is that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will send his troops into Eritrea. In Perspective, we spoke…
French students demonstrate again, despite school holidays
The French “interfac” student movement organised new protests on Thursday, even though it is currently the school holidays in France. Student representatives are set to meet soon with Education Minister Edouard Geffray. Details by FRANCE 24’s Ellen Gainsford.
Reports show US and Israel are planning new strikes on Iran
Reports claim that the US and Israel have ramped up military drills and planned new strikes in Iran, potentially targeting energy sites, drone facilities and missile arsenals. Details by FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.
Italian truckers block roads to protest against soaring diesel prices
Italian truck drivers have been blocking refineries and key roads to protest against soaring diesel prices. Italy’s government has warned truckers blocking roads could face criminal penalties, as authorities move to clear demonstrations. Details by FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Rome,…
Cameroon: Ten years after a massive train disaster, victims are still awaiting justice
It has been ten years since a Cameroon National Railway Intercity train travelling between Yaounde and Douala derailed and became the country’s worst ever railway disaster. Seventy-nine people were killed and hundreds were injured.
French PM Sebastien Lecornu meets with leaders of political parties amid unrest
French PM Sebastien Lecornu holds a meeting with the leaders of political parties after unrest this weekend across the country. The aim is to prevent potential violence during the next protests, including on Saturday as the “Yellow vests” movement called…