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Received today — 9 May 2026 France 24 - International News

South Africa’s highest court revives impeachment proceedings against the president Cyril Ramaphosa

8 May 2026 at 21:05
South Africa's President is facing the possibilty of impeachment, in a long running scandal known as Farmgate. It involves the dissapearance of over half a million dollars from Cyril Ramaposa's luxury farmhouse, which was stolen in a breakin in 2020. Ramaphosa is accused of serious violations and misconduct, and the Constitutional court has lifted an earlier ruling that blocked proceedings. He denies any wrongdoing.

Can artificial intelligence help Nollywood tell African stories differently without losing its soul?

8 May 2026 at 21:00
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a Silicon Valley debate: it’s becoming part of Africa’s creative revolution. In Nigeria, filmmakers and digital artists are experimenting with AI tools to create films, archive disappearing oral histories and imagine new African futures. Obinna Okere-keocha, founder of  Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival, and  filmmaker Malik Afegbua, use AI to preserve fading oral traditions by creating digital archives.

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