The Afghan government and the Taliban will this weekend begin talks to end nearly two decades of war. FRANCE 24’s international affairs editor Sanam Shantyaei speaks with Kawun Kakar, former Afghan and UN...
Sowing the seeds of security
How do we ensure that the seeds which grow the food needed to nourish the rising number of people on the planet are safe and productive? This week Down to Earth explores the challenges of securing a seed system for the...
Afghan, Taliban talks aim to end decades of war
The Afghan government is to begin peace negotiations with the Taliban this weekend, in a bid to end nearly two decades of violence. The two sides will meet in the Qatari capital from Saturday, six months later than...
France sees ‘clear worsening’ of Covid-19 outbreak, govt maintains strategy, says PM
France is seeing an acceleration of the Covid-19 outbreak after a surge in infections but aims to avoid any new nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Jean Castex said Friday.
From Westerns to heavy metal: A look at some of the films at this year’s Deauville Festival
Even if many American stars have been unable to travel to this year’s Deauville American Film Festival, festivalgoers have shown up in force to enjoy a vast selection of films that includes dozens of works by US...
Bogota protests police brutality after stun gun death
In Colombia’s capital, several hundred people turned out for a second night of protests against police brutality. The demonstrations followed video of a man being hit repeatedly by police stun guns. The man later died...
Deauville jury president Vanessa Paradis on giving ‘hope’ to world of cinema
The red carpet is in place in sunny Deauville but there are fewer American stars stepping onto it this year as the film festival goes ahead with strict health and safety measures in place. This year’s jury president...