In the space of just a few years, Turkey has become the world’s biggest importer of European waste, including plastic. The rubbish is bought by Turkish firms to be recycled, representing a growing source of...
French PM Castex to announce new coronavirus measures as cases surge
Six days after curfews came into effect in greater Paris and eight other metropolitan areas, French Prime Minister Jean Castex is slated to announce new measures to stem the spread of coronavirus as cases rise across...
Gunfire heard, prison set alight amid unrest in Nigeria’s Lagos after shooting of protesters
Shots rang out and a prison was set ablaze as fresh unrest rocked Nigeria’s biggest city Lagos on Thursday after the shooting of protesters that drew international outrage.
Analysis: expect fewer fireworks in final presidential debate
President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are preparing for the second and final debate, which will cover six topics ranging from the Covid-19 response to climate change. FRANCE 24 foreign affairs editor Philip Turle says...
‘He bangs’ are back: Lockdown locks that are no longer fringe
IN THE PRESS – Thursday, 22.10.2020: Following a national tribute in Paris to slain teacher Samuel Paty, we look at how the French press is covering his legacy. We also look at the massacre of peaceful protesters...
New beginnings in Bolivia
Luis Arce’s landslide victory in Bolivia’s presidential election caps off an extraordinary year for the country. How did Arce manage to turn his socialist party’s fortunes around following the dramatic...
Nigerian army denies deadly shootings, offers to deploy in Lagos
Two weeks of protests against police brutality in Nigeria turned deadly this week when security forces opened fire on unarmed protestors, which Amnesty International says killed a dozen people. The army has denied...