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Amadou Toumani Touré, Malian president
15/07/2010 - THE INTERVIEW

Amadou Toumani Touré, Malian president

In this interview, our guest is Malian president Amadou Toumani Touré.
Bastille Day parade: Africa honoured
14/07/2010 - THE DEBATE

Bastille Day parade: Africa honoured

Troops from 13 African nations marched in Paris this Wednesday, marking half a century of independence from French colonial rule as part of a rain-soaked national parade heavily criticised by human rights groups.
'Colonial nostalgia' accusations taint Bastille Day parade
14/07/2010 - FRANCE

'Colonial nostalgia' accusations taint Bastille Day parade

Troops from 13 African nations marched in Paris Wednesday at the annual Bastille Day celebrations, marking half a century of independence from colonial rule. Their participation has drawn fire from human rights and pressure groups.
Controversy on the Champs Elysées
14/07/2010 - FRANCE

Controversy on the Champs Elysées

In France, this year's Bastille Day celebrations are marred by controversy: there are even claims France is selling out its democratic ideals. On July 14th, soldiers from thirteen African countries are participating in the traditional annual military parade, in order to commemorate their independence 50 years ago. But this has sparked complaints that France is overlooking their poor record when it comes to democracy and human rights.
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Several African soldiers in July 14 parade 'could be war criminals'
14/07/2010 - FRANCE

Several African soldiers in July 14 parade 'could be war criminals'

Soldiers from 13 former French African colonies will march down the Champs Elysées in Paris on July 14 as part of France’s Bastille Day celebrations. However, human rights groups are concerned that some of the soldiers involved may be war criminals.
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Elysée lunch for heads of former French colonies draws criticism
13/07/2010 - FRANCE

Elysée lunch for heads of former French colonies draws criticism

The invitation of 12 leaders of former French colonies in Africa to a lunch at the Elysée Palace on the eve of the July 14 celebrations has led to accusations that France has failed to move on from its post-colonial relationship with the continent.
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France and Africa: an ambiguous relationship
13/07/2010 - TOP STORY

France and Africa: an ambiguous relationship

Despite claiming to strengthen ties with the whole continent, Nicolas Sarkozy only invited African heads of state from former colonies for Bastille Day celebrations.
Jacques Toubon, former minister of culture
13/07/2010 - THE INTERVIEW

Jacques Toubon, former minister of culture

In this interview, our guest is former Minister of culture, Jacques Toubon
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, July, 9th (part 2)
09/07/2010 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, July, 9th (part 2)

A good old fashioned spy swap, Israel’s prime minister plays good cop in Washington and New York, and infighting within the French government over who does the talking with Paris’ former African colonies… it’s all in The World This Week. François Picard welcomes Eric Pfanner of the International Herald Tribune, Paul Taylor of the Reuters news agency, Dave Clark of Agence France-Presse and Samir Aita of the Arabic-language edition of Le Monde Diplomatique.
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, July, 9th (part 1)
09/07/2010 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, July, 9th (part 1)

A good old fashioned spy swap, Israel’s prime minister plays good cop in Washington and New York, and infighting within the French government over who does the talking with Paris’ former African colonies… it’s all in The World This Week. François Picard welcomes Eric Pfanner of the International Herald Tribune, Paul Taylor of the Reuters news agency, Dave Clark of Agence France-Presse and Samir Aita of the Arabic-language edition of Le Monde Diplomatique.
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