Africa
Hollande warns African leaders at Francophone summit
Speaking at a summit of Francophone nations in Senegal on Saturday, French President François Hollande reiterated his warnings to African leaders who seek to remain in power past…
Eye On Africa
Cameroon election: Ruling party dismisses Maurice Kamto's victory claim
Opposition candidate Maurice Kamto claims victory in Cameroon's presidential election, despite no official results being released. The government says his claim is illegal. Also,…
The Interview
French development policy: 'We have to go beyond traditional aid'
By 2022, France will devote 0.55% of its GDP to official development assistance, compared to 0.38% today. This represents a €6 billion increase in development aid. Two-thirds of…
Al-Qaeda issues video showing Timbuktu airport assault
Al-Qaeda issues a video showing the Timbuktu aeroport assault, attackers disguised as peacekeepers.
The Interview
'Africa has a responsibility to its young people,' Ghana's president says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo reacted to the ongoing migrant crisis, in particular the exodus of young Africans to Europe. Speaking on the…
Revisited
Video: Hero or dictator? Ugandans divided over Idi Amin Dada’s legacy
Forty years after Idi Amin Dada’s bloody regime came to an end, Ugandans are divided over how to view their former leader. For older Ugandans, the president’s eight years at the…
Perspective
Sobel Aziz Ngom: Mentoring the next generation of African leaders and entrepreneurs
Sobel Aziz Ngom is a 28-year-old Senegalese entrepreneur inspiring, educating and mentoring the next generation of African entrepreneurs and leaders by giving them access to…
Eye On Africa
EU aims to create 10 million jobs in Africa
Ten million jobs for Africans created in the next five years: The European Commission announces plans for a new alliance between Africa and the EU. Also, South Sudan's President…
Bilateral deals to the fore as China trims state funding to Africa
China has for the first time reduced the amount of money pledged to support the promises of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, as elements of the event suggest a maturing of…
CIA 'to launch anti-terror drone strikes' from Niger base
The CIA is set to launch drone strikes against suspected Libya-based jihadists with al Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS) group from a recently expanded airbase in northeastern…
Dos Santos steps down as leader of Angola's ruling party
The former president of Angola on Saturday said he made mistakes during his long rule but was holding his "head high" as he stepped down as leader of the ruling MPLA party.
Eye On Africa
China vows to help Africa diversify its economy
The China-Africa summit wraps up in Beijing. Both sides insist the relationship is aimed at helping the continent's economies produce more goods from their raw materials. Also,…
The Debate