Thousands of people in Portugal are marking the fiftieth anniversary of the country’s Carnation Revolution – a military coup that put an end to Europe’s longest dictatorship and to 13 years of colonial wars...
A tough nut to crack: The dark side of cashew nut production in Kenya • FRANCE 24 English
Global demand for cashew nuts is exploding. Around the world, they’re eaten as snacks, dairy replacements or used in cooking. In response, Kenya has been trying to revitalise the sector in the coastal region of...
Defence spending: ‘We need to ensure that the money is well spent’
Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge discusses the runaway horses, Labour’s commitment to overhaul the railway network and Rishi Sunak’s plan to increase defence spending. He says Challenger 3...
Post Office inquiry: key executive says she is ‘truly, truly sorry’
The former Post Office executive Angela van den Bogerd was questioned at the continuing inquiry. She was personally involved in many cases and oversaw complaints from sub-postmasters. Van den Bogerd worked for the Post...
FRANCE 24 report: Rwanda’s Hope Hostel ready for asylum seekers from UK • FRANCE 24 English
Rwanda says it’s ready to receive migrants from the United Kingdom after British Parliament this week approved a long-stalled and controversial bill seeking to stem the tide of people crossing the English Channel...
Zimbabwe’s new currency suffers chaotic start • FRANCE 24 English
The ZiG — short for Zimbabwe Gold — officially started trading on Monday, just days after it was announced it would replace the Zimbabwean dollar, which has tumbled in value over the past year, pushing...