Thomas WATERHOUSE
Perspective
'France has underinvested in early childhood education for many years'
At the start of the new school year in September 2019, French schools will have a whole new influx of pupils. The president says he wants the compulsory age for schooling to…
Perspective
'We still have a long way to go to reach gender equality'
The hashtags #MeToo and #TimesUp have been prevalent on social media for several months now as women take a stand against sexual abuse and harassment in the aftermath of the…
Perspective
Activist Shola Mos-Shogbamimu: 'The tide is turning but it’s still a man's world'
Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, founder of the Women in Leadership publication and co-organiser of the Women's March in London, spoke to FRANCE 24 about women's empowerment after the…
Perspective
Charles Tannock: 'You do wonder where the mandate is for such a hard Brexit'
There's now just one year to go until the start of Brexit, with the transition period due to begin on March 29, 2019. Charles Tannock is a British MEP from the ruling…
Inside The Americas
Florida shooting: 'Never Again' movement gains ground as pressure mounts on NRA
Pupils and teachers in Florida have returned to their classrooms at their high school in Parkland, where 17 people lost their lives in a mass shooting on February 14. As students…
RSF's Pauline Adès-Mevel discusses killing of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak
RSF's Pauline Adès-Mevel discusses killing of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak
Eye On Africa
Nigerian government admits missing schoolgirls have been 'abducted'
The Nigerian government admits that 110 schoolgirls were abducted last week when Boko Haram militants struck their village. Also, two more demonstrators die in anti-government…
Inside The Americas
Venezuela crisis: Brazil struggles to cope with influx of refugees
As Venezuela's political and economic woes deepen, more and more residents are choosing to throw in the towel. Tens of thousands have already packed their bags to escape a…
Access Asia
Fighting unemployment: Millions of Indians face layoffs amid shrinking job market
For several years now, India has been selling its wares as one of Asia's biggest economies. But despite the government's claims that things are getting rosier, there's been no…
Chile's indigenous Mapuche divided over Pope’s visit
Pope Francis travels Wednesday to the heartland of the Mapuche, Chile's largest indigenous group, who have long complained of discrimination and abuse. FRANCE…
Middle East Matters
Post-war Syria: Rebuilding Jarablus with Turkish help
In northern Syria, locals in the city of Jarablus have been rebuilding their lives after their community was freed from the grip of the Islamic State group. That liberation was…
Access Asia
Japan offers world's first drive-through funerals
In Japan, paying your final respects to your nearest and dearest needn't be a long, drawn-out affair. You can now bid your last farewells to loved ones without ever unbuckling…
Eye On Africa