Ghana’s three billion dollar IMF bailout has just wrapped up, and it’s now hoping that it has a better financial footing to tempt investors over. The country needed the support to ride its worst economic downturn in decades following the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and inflation. FRANCE 24’s Justice Baidoo is on the ground … Read more
“It’s a joke. If we’re living hand-to-hand, how can we save food for the war?” wrote a Cuban social media user after the publication of an official guide with recommendations on how to prepare for a possible military attack by the United States. This and other outraged messages reflect the confusion and unease felt by … Read more
Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California on Monday. The Sandy Fire was reported around 10am in hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. Source link
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is visiting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, less than a week after US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit. The talks are likely to be dominated by the trade relations between the two countries, with China presenting a lifeline for sanctioned Russia. FRANCE 24’s Jan Camenzind Broomby tells us more from Taiwan. … Read more
In this edition of Entre Nous, we explore the rapidly expanding market of non-alcoholic wine. Amanda Thomson, founder and CEO of Noughty, speaks to FRANCE 24 about the factors driving the sector’s success and explains why alcohol-free wine is creating excitement among consumers. Source link
🇨🇺 “Everything’s scarce in #Cuba at the moment.” As Havana’s fuel supply runs dry and blackouts intensively, France 24’s Luis Miguel Cabrera describes the growing ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ facing the island. More on #F24Debate ➡️ https://f24.my/BvmH Source link
Finance ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies were unanimous on the need to take on global trade imbalances, according to the statement released Tuesday following a second day of Paris talks. But the US decision to extend a waiver on sanctions against Russia in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran shows … Read more
Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been subject to Western sanctions. As a result, it has deepened its relationship with China, whether it is in terms of oil or dual-use technology, which helps Russia lead its war in Ukraine. FRANCE 24’s Angela Diffley looks at how dependent on her relationship with … Read more
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is putting his words into action. In September last year, the Bavarian conservative politician announced he wanted to boost Germany’s civil protection and emergency management capabilities. Eight months later, the government is to decide on the measures at its next cabinet meeting on Wednesday. A package of €10 billion ($11.6 … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin is kicking off a trip to China on May 19 – a visit that aims to show the two countries’ ties are unshakeable, days after Donald Trump’s Beijing tour. According to the Kremlin, Putin and Xi Jinping are set to discuss how to “further strengthen” Russia and China’s strategic partnership and … Read more