German Chancellor Angela #Merkel has expressed supported for a short, uniform lockdown to contain a significant surge in Covid-19 cases. FRANCE 24 correspondent Nick Spicer says the proposal aims to prevent...
Film show: ‘The Man Who Sold His Skin’, Tunisia’s provocative Oscar contender
Our guest is Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, whose latest movie has been nominated for best international feature at the Oscars at the end of the month. The powerful film is a very different take on the plight of...
Analysis: France opens Rwanda genocide archives to ease strained ties
France has opened its archives from the period of Rwanda’s genocide as part of President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to more fully confront the French role in the genocide and to improve relations with Rwanda...
American Dream malfunction | Record number of migrants on US-Mexican border
A record number of migrants tried to cross the American southern border in March, according to Homeland Security. Rejected refugees gather in makeshift camps.
Brazil hits grim new Covid death record – BBC News
Brazil has recorded more than 4,000 Covid-related deaths in 24 hours for the first time, as a more contagious variant fuels a surge in cases.