A wave of freedom is sweeping across Egypt, but the country’s future remains uncertain. The Egyptian army has promised a return to civilian government, but its links to the former regime of Hosni Mubarak could slow down that reform.
After 23 years under Ben Ali’s rule, Tunisians begin to grapple with freedoms never dreamed of. Our reporters bring you the first few days of the new Tunisia.
Polish film director Andrzej Wajda, who directed the film "Katyn", talks to FRANCE24 about the massacre of 22,000 Poles by Soviet forces during World War II.
Ukrainians are voting in their first Presidential Election since the Orange Revolution, the popular movement that swept Viktor Yushchenko to power five years ago. This time though, voters rejected Yushchenko in the first round of polling. So what is left of the Orange dreams?
Andry Rajoelina, former mayor of Madagascar's capital, has been confirmed as acting president, replacing his political rival Marc Ravalomanana. FRANCE 24’s Cyril Vanier (pictured) and Virginie Herz answer readers’ questions about the situation.
Special correspondent Virginie Herz shares her personal observations during her coverage of Cuba as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Cuban revolution.
Around 600 illegal immigrants live in makeshift camps around the northern French harbour town of Calais, hoping to hide in a lorry bound for the United Kingdom. The authorities do little for them and local charities say they are overloaded.
While almost all the other EU member states are caught up in the whirlwind of the financial crisis, the Czech Republic, equipped with a solid banking system, is the exception to the rule. But how long can it resist?
Although the Czech government recently cut its 2009 growth forecast, its finance sector has shown greater resilience to the crisis than those of its neighbours. FRANCE 24's Virginie Herz reports on the country's prescription for a healthier economy.
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