colonialism
Macron honours Algerians who fought for colonial France
French President Emmanuel Macron announced honours on Friday for Algerians who fought alongside French troops in Algeria's war of independence, part of fresh moves to confront…
Germany returns remains from colonial-era Namibia genocide
Berlin will return human remains on Wednesday seized from Namibia a century ago following the slaughter of indigenous peoples under German colonial rule. But descendants are…
Across Africa
Senegalese city of Saint-Louis divided over French colonial statue
In much of Africa, colonialism remains a sensitive subject. In Saint-Louis, Senegal, campaigners behind the "Faidherbe must fall" lobby believe the statue of French colonial…
Eye On Africa
Banks wade into Kenya corruption probe
Corruption tops the political agenda in Kenya. Banks are wading into an investigation into the alleged theft of €80 million of public money by dozens of civil servants. Also,…
‘It’s for New Caledonians to decide their future,’ says Macron on visit
French President Emmanuel Macron underlined New Caledonians’ right to self-determination on Saturday in a visit to the French-controlled Pacific archipelago six months ahead of…
Focus
Video: The Maurice Audin case, a 60-year battle for truth
In 1957, at the height of the Battle of Algiers, Maurice Audin, a 25-year-old mathematician and Communist was taken from his home in Algiers in the middle of the night by French…
In The World Papers
A throne fit for a US president? Museum offers White House solid gold toilet
INTERNATIONAL PAPERS - Friday, Jan. 26, 2018: The Guggenheim museum makes Donald Trump a "special offer" after it rejects the White House's initial requests for a Van Gogh.…
France’s Macron in Africa: A fresh start?
Emmanuel Macron is in Africa to mark a new era of Franco-African relations. But not everyone's happy about it. Ahead of the French president's major address, Burkinabe student…
'France has its own ghosts'
FRENCH PAPERS - Weds. 23.08.17: Former President François Hollande breaks his silence with a word of warning for Emmanuel Macron. Meanwhile, the president is on a charm offensive…
India and Pakistan mark 70 years of independence: Can the two countries ever reconcile?
Will India and Pakistan ever be friends? As the two countries celebrate 70 years since they gained their independence, India's prime minister has accused Kashmir separatists of…
Macron apologises for comments on colonialism
French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron attempted on Saturday to end the controversy triggered by his comments condemning France’s colonial past in Algeria.
Why colonisation remains a political football in France
French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron sparked uproar this week when he described French colonialism as a "crime against humanity". FRANCE 24 spoke to historian Pascal…