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In June 2025, French hostages Jacques Paris and Cécile Kohler endured a night of terror as Israeli strikes targeted their Iranian prison. Their testimony reveals a prolonged nightmare amid war and fragile hope for release.
The African Democratic Rally (RDA), the first major pan-African and anti-colonial political movement, celebrates 80 years. In Guinea, the RDA's local section, the Democratic Party of Guinea (PDG), played a crucial role in the 1958 independence struggle. This historical account is shared by Mamadou Traoré, son of one of the era's leaders.
Le 114, the emergency number dedicated to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in France, marks its 15th anniversary. The service enables emergency calls by text or video, improving access to help. However, driving by deaf people is prohibited in some countries.
Constitutional Council President Richard Ferrand faces calls for resignation from RN and UDR deputies after stating that constitutional reform by referendum requires Parliament's consent, a position contested by RN.
Katie Zacharia, appointed White House spokesperson by Donald Trump last week, left her position after only five days, according to Fox News and a senior U.S. official.
Algeria arrested 61 Moroccans near Oran accused of belonging to a criminal network. France 24 reports some Algerian media shared AI-generated fake images, raising doubts and tensions.
Melissa Bell, CNN Paris journalist, highlights U.S. interference attempts in European politics, notably in France before the presidential election, in her investigation 'Under American Influence.'
Mauritanian candidate Coumba Bâ stresses the need to reintegrate Sahel countries into the Francophonie, respecting its core democratic and rule of law principles.
Nearly 80,000 residents in Guadeloupe regularly lack drinking water due to an outdated and leaky water network. 70% of produced water never reaches taps. The Court of Auditors estimates full renovation would take 208 years. A judicial inquiry was opened in Paris on September 24 regarding this crisis.
On October 16, 2026, the European Commission announced a new strategy to fight human trafficking in the EU following a 16.1% rise in registered victims in 2023-2024, exceeding 20,000 cases across various exploitation forms.
Chronic kidney disease affects about one in seven adults in Africa. Due to limited access to dialysis and financial constraints, many patients die untreated. Prof. Abdellatif Sidy Aly explains these challenges on France 24.
RN Vice-President Sébastien Chenu criticized Volodymyr Zelensky's condescension towards Marine Le Pen after the Ukrainian president questioned her grasp of details regarding aid to Kyiv.
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