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French-Cameroonian journalist Charles Onana and his publisher have been convicted by the Paris Criminal Court of denying the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda. Survivors’ associations had lodged a complaint denouncing negationist passages in one of his books, published in 2019. Charles Onana rejected these accusations during his trial. He intends to appeal. More information … Read more
Germany and the United Kingdom have taken measures aimed at closer cooperation when it comes to dealing with human trafficking — specifically making it easier to prosecute syndicates involved in small-boat crossings to the UK. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and the UK’s Yvette Cooper on Monday signed a joint action agreement aimed at combating … Read more
Hundreds of Syrian refugees gather at two border crossings in southern Turkey, eagerly anticipating their return home following the fall of President Bashar Assad’s government. More information with FRANCE 24 journalist, Andrew Hilliar, in Gaziantep, Turkey. Source link
Since the end of the pandemic, Naples, in the South of Italy, has seen a worrying increase in youth violence. Groups of adolescents, known as “baby gangs”, are getting involved in illegal activities that are becoming more and more violent. The city, which has been plagued for decades by organized crime, is now having to … Read more
markets Share Market Today: After volatile trading, Sensex and Nifty closed almost flat on Tuesday, December 10. However, the rise in midcap and smallcap stocks that has been going on for the last 11 days continued even today. BSE’s Midcap index closed with a gain of 0.30 percent and Smallcap index closed with a gain … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time in his long-running corruption trial, saying he was being hounded for his hawkish security policies. Details by FRANCE 24 correspond in Tel Aviv, Noga Tarnopolsky. Source link
In Zimbabwe, the countries’ struggling healthcare system is driving desperate cancer patients to unregulated herbalists. Doctors warn these types of alternative medicines could be doing more harm than good. Story by Laurent Berstecher. Source link
The ‘For Women in Science International Awards’ program was created in 1998. The honor is dished out every year by L’Oréal and UNESCO for exceptional women researchers and their contributions to the progress of science. This year, the Foundation launched the 15th edition of the Sub-Saharan African Young Talent program. FRANCE 24’s Jean-Emile Jammine is … Read more
The price of bitcoin could soar or crash, depending on the outcome. A positive result does not imply that Microsoft will invest in bitcoin, but rather that it will evaluate it. A day of high volatility is possible today, December 10, for the price of bitcoin (BTC) according to the outcome of an event expected … Read more
The Dakar fashion week wrapped up in spectacular style, turning Senegal into the epicenter of pan-African haute-couture. Designers from South-Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast and beyond brought patterns, audacious colors, and fearless creativity. The event coincided with Dakar’s Biennale artist fashion theme, merging art and couture seemlessly. Details by FRANCE 24 correspond Caitlin Kelly. Source link