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Thailand
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Syria
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Our Focus programme brings you exclusive reports from around the world. Every day at 8:45am Paris time.

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As the stalemate continues in the Strait of Hormuz and peace talks between Washington and Tehran appear to be stalled, life in Iran seems to have returned to normal since the ceasefire. Society is even undergoing a major transformation, a process tha... more

Cities around the globe are clearing their billboards of adverts for flights, cruise ships and petrol cars in a bid to reduce global warming. Amsterdam is the latest city to join the movement, becoming the first capital in the world to approve a lega... more

For the past three years, war has been raging in Sudan betwe en the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, leading to more than 11 million Sudanese being displaced. After Chad, Libya is the largest host country of Sudanese refugees. ... more

The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been completely closed for six months, a direct consequence of the conflict between Kabul and Islamabad. Despite several mediation attempts, negotiations have failed, and the two countries remain at a d... more

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Recent Guests

Claudio Margotini
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Maribel Cedeño
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Ludmila Marcelo
Cuban-American immigration attorney
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Alicia Pelaez
Cuban exile who came to the U.S.
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Episode: In US, thousands of Cuban migrants who arrived legally fear deportation
Jørn Tranberg
Property entrepreneur who financed wind-energy developments and housing
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Marcel Meyer
Former mayor of Samsø; explained the early protests and landscape concerns around wind turbines
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Kamal Usman
A Nigerian researcher recruited to lead the Agricultural Research Center
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Episode: Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security
Najib Ullah
Researcher focused on plant genetics and breeding
University or Agricultural Research Center
Episode: Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security
Nathan Obed
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Short but great

    France24 does real embedded, produced, truly global journalism and it shows. I know it’s expensive, but I wish there were more of it; we need more than just the BBC, NPR, AJ & DW. (Side note: From what I can tell, France24 reporting seems less biased and more respectful of non-Western Europeans than either the BBC or DW, so congrats on doing that mostly right too!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ordamn
    United States5 years ago
  • I Love These Focus Pieces

    I love the Focus segments on France 24, which take me to different places around the world. You meet people from other countries and hear their stories. The professionalism in these 5-6 minute pieces is A++.

    It’s nice to have the segments as podcasts, so you can listen or watch on the go.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack_McCoy
    United States7 years ago

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Global, in-depth reporting across continents, covering social issues, policy debates, health, environment, and geopolitics through investigative segments and on-the-ground stories. Episodes emphasize real-world impacts—from workplace health and governance to human rights and cultural shifts—delivered with clear storytelling and diverse perspectives. The show likely appeals to curious professionals in PR, policy, and media who want concise, globally minded insights and perspectives beyond mainstream outlets.

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1. Press Review
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Focus launched 10 years ago and published 104 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Maribel Cedeño
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4. Alicia Pelaez
5. Jørn Tranberg
6. Marcel Meyer
7. Kamal Usman
8. Najib Ullah

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