On December 1, Senegal marks the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. On that day in 1944, at least 35 Tirailleurs – members of a colonial infantry unit from Senegal who served in the French army – were gunned...
Romanians head to the polls in parliamentary elections amid political turmoil • FRANCE 24 English
Romanians returned to the polls on Sunday (December 1) to elect a new parliament, with the far right tipped to win, potentially heralding a shift in the foreign policy of the NATO country bordering Ukraine. The...
India’s Manipur struggles with worsening ethnic violence
Manipur in India’s northeast has suffered ethnic conflict for more than 18 months. Clashes began in May last year after the Kukis protested a high court decision to grant benefits to the majority Meitei community. Smita...
Africa Matters: Donkeys keeping historic North African towns clean
In North Africa, donkeys have been used for decades to help clean the historic quarters of several towns. The narrow, winding streets can be difficult for modern vehicles to navigate, but donkeys are perfectly suited...
The scale of the humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan | DW News
Almost two years into the civil war in Sudan, NGOs warn the scale of the impact is catastrophic. We speak to the German Minister for Economic Cooperation & Development who has just returned from the region. And...
Africa Matters: Activists in Ghana fight against plastic waste
Plastic waste is a huge issue globally, and African countries worry they may become dumping grounds. While there are initiatives to recycle and upcycle, activists in Ghana are calling for more effective policies...
Syrian troops withdraw from the city of Aleppo | BBC News
The Syrian government has lost control of its second city, Aleppo, for the first time since the country’s civil war began. Led by Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), opposition forces have seized the...