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• DR Congo creates paramilitary mining guard April 30, 2026
  Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced the creation of a paramilitary force to secure its mining sector, backed by funding from the United States and United Arab Emirates. The unit, expected to grow to over 20,000 personnel by 2028, aims to protect operations, strengthen state control and reassure investors as global competition for critical […]
• Are fans being priced out of live gigs? April 30, 2026
  A spate of high-profile stadium tours by stars like Céline Dion, Taylor Swift and Oasis have put a spotlight on the practice of dynamic ticket pricing, with many fans saying they're unable to secure or afford tickets. We take a closer look in this edition of People & Profit.
• Mauritania sees gold rush in Sahara desert April 30, 2026
  Despite fluctuations in its price, gold continues to fuel economies and often greed across Africa. Deep in the Sahara, in Mauritania, extraction sites are multiplying across the desert. In the past few years, this gold rush has become a key pillar of the Mauritanian economy. FRANCE 24's Sarah Sakho and Simon Martin report.
• Study finds Indonesian hotspots are 'like home' for endangered whale sharks April 30, 2026
  Two bays in Indonesia are hotspots for endangered whale sharks, who frequent their waters year-round and not seasonally as previously thought, a new study has revealed. The research tracked 70 whale sharks over a decade, shedding new light on their migration habits.
• 'The world deserves food sovereignty and more secured food access for everybody' April 30, 2026
  As geopolitical instability exposes the deep entanglement between energy, food systems, and global security, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Delphine Lévi Alvarès, Petrochemicals Campaign Manager at the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL). Joining us from a high-level summit in Colombia, Ms. Alvarès says we've reached a critical juncture that requires steadfast action. The on-going conflict […]
• US indicts Mexican state governor over drug trafficking April 30, 2026
  The US Department of Justice has charged Rubén Rocha Moya, governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, with drug trafficking in a rare move against a sitting foreign official. If convicted, he could face life in prison, as Washington steps up its crackdown on narcotics networks.
• Mali crisis deepens as separatists and jihadists step up attacks April 30, 2026
  Mali’s military launched strikes on Kidal after separatist Azawad Liberation Front fighters claimed control, while coordinated attacks with jihadist group JNIM intensified insecurity. As rebels push to expand their reach and demand the withdrawal of Russian forces, jihadists have also announced a blockade of roads into the capital Bamako, raising fears of further escalation.
• Strait of Hormuz blockade: 'Who will blink first' ? April 30, 2026
  Donald Trump has discussed with oil companies how to cushion the impact of a months-long US blockade of Iranian ports, as reports of potential new strikes pushed Brent crude to its highest level since March 2022. For FRANCE 24's international editor Angela Diffley, both sides are locked in a 'who will blink first' strategy, with […]
• Bodycam footage shows police detaining London stabbing suspect April 30, 2026
  Body-worn camera video footage shows Metropolitan Police officers detaining a knife-attack suspect at Golders Green in London, home to a large Jewish community. Two men were stabbed outside a synagogue in north London in the wake of a series of recent arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in the area.
• 'Sickening': British papers react to anti-Semitic attack in London April 30, 2026
  PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 30, 2026: First, the Golders Green attack features on all the British front pages. Next, King Charles's speech to the US Congress is hailed as a master class in subtle diplomacy. In Germany, papers discuss the latest feud between the US president and the German chancellor. Finally, a stranded whale gets […]