More than 20 African countries held presidential or parliamentary elections in 2024. Ruling parties were often the winners, but traditional power dynamics appear to be shifting in some African nations. The continent is...
Syria authorities say 1 million captagon pills torched • FRANCE 24 English
Syria’s new authorities torched a large stockpile of drugs on December 25, including one million pills of captagon, whose industrial-scale production flourished under ousted president Bashar al-Assad. #Syria...
Syrians protest after video of attack on Alawite shrine • FRANCE 24 English
The first widespread Alawite demonstrations have taken place in Syria since the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime, who belongs to the same sect. #Syria #Alawite #Bashar 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE –...
Dozens survive deadly Kazakhstan plane crash | BBC News
Dozens of people have survived a plane crash involving 67 people in Kazakhstan, local officials say. Kazakh authorities said 38 people were killed in the crash. The plane was en route to Russia but was diverted due to...
Türkiye and Somalia build progress and stability together
Türkiye’s enduring partnership with Somalia reflects a shared commitment to progress and stability. Since President Erdogan’s historic visit in 2011, Türkiye has supported Somalia through infrastructure projects...
‘There won’t be any forgiveness’: France 24 reports from Ghouta • FRANCE 24 English
In 2013, the Assad regime carried out a devastating chemical weapons attack in areas surrounding Syria’s capital, Damascus. In Ghouta, like in much of Syria, the ousting of Assad was a bittersweet moment. France...
Indonesia develops early warning system to detect tsunamis
It’s been 20 years since the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami which killed hundreds of thousands of people and caused widespread destruction across 15 countries. Indonesia was one of the many countries affected...