Juliette Binoche launches Paris Christmas window display/in /by
The iconic Printemps Haussmann department store launched its enchanting Christmas window display on Thursday, with celebrated French actress Juliette Binoche unveiling this year’s festive theme, a magical train journey.
Morocco’s population grows in a decade to reach 36.8 million/in /by
About 36.8 million Moroccans were numbered by September 1st, 2024. The kingdom is the second most populous Maghreb country.
West Africa: Nigeria Woos Foreign Investors to Unlock Oil, Gas Output, Reserves/in /by
[Vanguard] ·FG has provided policies, incentives -- Special Adviser
Nigeria: Deregulation Not Licence to Blend Off-Spec Products, Dangote Tells Pinnacle Oil/in /by
[Vanguard] Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has advised Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited that deregulation should not be used as a justification to import off-spec petroleum products or undermine national interests.
Erykah Badu given Council of Fashion Designers of America’s fashion icon award/in /by
Grammy-award-winning singer Erykah Badu has been given the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s fashion icon award. Badu is also set to star in the upcoming film, The Piano Lesson, which will be released for streaming on Netflix later in the month.
UK targets Russian mercenaries and military suppliers with new sanctions/in /by
The United Kingdom has unveiled an extensive new sanctions package against Russia, focusing on Kremlin-backed mercenary groups operating in Africa and key players tied to Russia’s military supply chain.
Kung Fu gains popularity among young people in Kenya/in /by
Kung Fu teachers believe the martial art is helping youngsters in Kiambu County to stay away from alcohol, drugs, and crime.
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa/in /by
Authorities announced the first case of the new form of mpox in the U.K. last week, saying the case was being treated at a London hospital after recently travelling to countries in Africa with ongoing outbreaks.
Prince William announces Earthshot winners in South Africa/in /by
Among the winners is GAYO, a Ghanaian organization that trains people to collect and manage waste and KeepItCool a Nairobi-based organization which aims to reduce post-harvest losses and promoting fair trade for small-scale farmers and fishermen.
Search for survivors continues in the wake of deadly floods in eastern Spain/in /by
More than a week after floods his eastern Spain, killing more than 200 while dozens are still missing, the search for survivors continues. The floods are among the worst to hit Europe this century. Meanwhile, there is growing anger among residents, who accuse authorities of an inadequate response.