Tag Archives: French

Paris, France | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda will for the next one month feature on Season 20 of Échappées Belles, a French weekly discovery documentary broadcast on Saturday evenings on France 5 Television following the initial national broadcast on Saturday, April 25th 2026. The TV program ” Échappées Belles” (Great escapes) …

  After acquiring MultiChoice, French media giant Canal+ is turning to AI to analyze viewing habits and recommend locally relevant films, series and sports. It is also lowering streaming costs, raising the stakes in Africa’s local content battle.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African streaming subscribers could soon …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Ambassador’s residence in Kampala was abuzz with activity as guests gathered to celebrate Bastille Day, a pivotal moment commemorating the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, which marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The event highlighted the deep and …

The turning back on France by African countries reflects the growing demand for a broader push to erase the vestiges of French colonial influence, analysts said. DAKAR | Xinhua | More African countries in the Sahel region have recently announced plans to reduce their military ties with France as they …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French government launched a major initiative to enhance French language education across Uganda. The two-year, Shs 1.12 billion project, known as the French Education Framework (FEF), aims to improve access to quality French education for students, teachers, and schools nationwide. The Embassy of France …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | French teachers have been advised to adopt the “French-for-fun” method to make their classes more enjoyable and attract more students, thereby enhancing the country’s proficiency in the French language. This is one of the recommendations that came up on the closing day of the 11th …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The French government, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK), and the Association of French Teachers in Uganda (AFTU) is set to propel French language education in Ugandan secondary schools. This joint initiative will see a substantial financial injection to enhance learning resources, …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  The second edition of the French Study and Job Fair kicked off Satuday at Ecole Française Internationale de Kampala offering exciting opportunities for Ugandan students and job seekers. Organized by Alliance Française Kampala and partners, the event aims to bridge the gap between participants …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  A wave of excitement is sweeping through Ugandan schools thanks to the “Njogera Francais” competition, which translates to “I Speak French” in Luganda. Spearheaded by the Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK), this strategic initiative aims not only to equip students with valuable language skills but …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  Alliance Francaise de Kampala (AFK) on March 11th, hosted an awarding event for schools that participated in the French language diploma (DELF) school competition themed, “Njogera Francais- I speak French” The DELF is an internationally recognised certification awarded by the French ministry of education …