Radio France Internationale (RFI) is France's state-owned international radio broadcaster. Founded in 1975, RFI broadcasts 24 hours a day in French and 16 other languages worldwide. With nearly 60 million listeners in 2022, it is one of the most listened-to international radio stations globally.
RFI's mission is to provide news and cultural programming from a French perspective to audiences around the world. It broadcasts via FM, shortwave, satellite, and the internet. Africa represents RFI's largest audience, accounting for about 60% of total listeners.
The station offers a diverse range of programming including news bulletins, current affairs shows, cultural programs, and music. Some of RFI's popular shows include "Priorité santé" (health), "7 milliards de voisins" (society and culture), and "Couleurs tropicales" (world music).
RFI is part of France Médias Monde, the French state-owned holding company that also operates France 24 television and Monte Carlo Doualiya Arabic radio. While headquartered in Paris, RFI maintains a network of correspondents around the globe to provide international coverage.