France’s winter sales kick off this Wednesday, but is excitement for these bargain periods a thing of the past? In this edition of Entre Nous, we discuss why small shop owners are concerned about the timing and duration of “les sales”. Some say they need to change. We also break down the very specific rules … Read more
According to its chief editor Hinda Abdi Mohamoud, Bilan Media gives Somali women “a space to work” and “real editorial power”. Somalia’s first female-only media outlet covers topics including climate change, people living with albinism and HIV/AIDS, while also encouraging period education for young girls. However, it’s not an easy industry for Somali women to … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump said he would not rule out the use of military force to sixteen control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared US control of both to be vital to American national security. FRANCE 24’s journalist, Delano D’souza tells us more. Source link
The shock of the attack on a Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg continues. A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove his car into a crowd of revelers, killing six and injuring more than 200. Amidst this tragedy, greater attention has been paid to victim assistance. For many victims, the wounds are not … Read more
The Netherlands is the world’s leader in fresh flower production. Over the past decade, the sector has grown by a fifth. But NGOs have been warning about the high levels of pesticides in Dutch flowers. One study even showed that a third of the substances analyzed were banned in the European Union, some of them … Read more
After paying tributes to the victims of Charlie Hebdo’s and Hypercacher attacks on Tuesday January 7, another ceremony was held to pay tribute to the young police officer, Clarissa Jean-Philippe who was killed in Montrouge by the terrorists who took hostages at the Hypercacher. Source link
At least 126 people have been killed after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet and parts of Nepal, Bhutan and India too. The homeless are enduring a cold night with temperatures in Tingri, one of the worst affected areas, projected to drop to minus 16 degrees Celsius. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an … Read more
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was released from an Iranian prison on Wednesday and was returning home, the office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. His release came three weeks after he was detained in Tehran while working on a journalist visa. Iran accused Salah of “violating the law of the Islamic Republic of Iran”. … Read more
Ghana’s new president promised to reset the nation. It’s not John Mahama’s first turn in the hot seat; he ran the country for four years prior to his predecessor, nana akuffo addo’s two terms in office. Mahama’s landslide comeback in December was carried by voters’ hopes for change after a tough economic chapter for the … Read more
