Workers at tech giant Samsung Electronics in South Korea staged the first strike at the company on Friday, the head of a major union representing tens of thousands of people said. Management at the firm, the...
Zanzibar commemorates abolition of slavery for first time • FRANCE 24 English
On Thursday, for the first time, Zanzibar, commemorated the abolition of slavery. The island is part of Tanzania and was a key stopping off point for Arab slavers across east Africa. At one point domestic slavery is...
Kagame to face two challengers in Rwanda vote • FRANCE 24 English
Rwandan President Paul Kagame will face two challengers in next month’s election, according to a provisional list published Thursday. National Electoral Commission chief Oda Gasinzigwa named Kagame, Frank Habineza...
Climate crisis threatens Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Oceans are under constant threat, but the latest report on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has scientists worried about the future of the world’s largest coral reef system. Annette Lee has the details...
Brazil’s Arab diaspora concerned by Gaza conflict
Brazil is home to the world’s largest Arab diaspora with at least 12 million Brazilians of Arab ancestry. And as Israel’s assault on Gaza continues, many of them express deep concern and solidarity with the...
At least 40 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on UNRWA school
Civilians are being forced to move in a circle of death. That’s how UN officials are describing life in Gaza. Israel continues to attack the enclave. Thirteen Palestinians were killed and several others wounded...
Watch live: Zelenskyy delivers speech at National Assembly in France
Watch live as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a speech at the National Assembly in Paris. U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris as Kyiv’s army endures...