A tense electoral campaign for Ivory Coast’s October 31 presidential election kicked off on Thursday with the incumbent, Alassane Ouattara, seeking a contested third term. Some Ivorians accuse him of undermining the...
Former French President Sarkozy charged with ‘conspiracy’ over Libyan financing
Former French President Nicolas #Sarkozy is facing new legal charges over alleged illegal financing of his successful election campaign in 2007, the financial prosecutor’s office said on Friday, confirming an...
Coronavirus pandemic: Europe struggles to contain sharp rise in infections
European Union leaders have agreed to hold video conferences almost on a weekly basis to coordinate national measures against the #Covid-19 pandemic, as the continent battles a spike in infections. The #EU‘s 27...
In Russia, Bulldog named Nord Boss shows off his impressive skateboarding skills
A French #bulldog named Nord Boss donned his best vest and showed off his impressive #skateboarding skills in a #Moscow park on Wednesday October 14, much to the delight of onlookers.
Coronavirus pandemic: Spain’s Catalonia region orders bars and restaurants to shutdown
The Spanish region of #Catalonia, which includes the city of #Barcelona, ordered bars and restaurants to close for 15 days from Thursday night onwards and limited the numbers of people allowed in shops to try to curb a...
The new normal: FRANCE 24 reports from Azerbaijan to Kenya
In our show “The New Normal”, which examines the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, FRANCE 24 brings you three reports from our correspondents around the globe.
Cartoonists go to town with Covid
IN THE PRESS – Friday, 16.10.2020: We take a look at how the latest coronavirus restrictions are inspiring cartoonists across Europe. We also find out about a Brazilian politician who was caught with dirty cash in...