A photographer and filmmaker who’s published a book of incredible photographs from the six countries that span the Congo Basin has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his love for the rainforest. Thomas Nicolon used to be FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Kinshasa, and says he’s been very fortunate to build a career out of his childhood … Read more
Despite government efforts to stem the tide, Japan is facing a rising number of “lonely deaths”, or people dying in isolation. The issue has become such a part of modern society here that it even has its own term, “kodokushi” – accounting for about 5% of Japan’s total death rate. Data released by the government … Read more
In Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure after his Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned today and is expected to launch a leadership bid. Former Deputy leader Angela Raynor might also announce a bid for the leadership today after she announced that she has been cleared in a probe into her tax affairs. … Read more
In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing renewed pressure as journalists have received reports that his Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, is set to resign today and launch a bid for the party leadership. Former deputy leader Angela Raynor could also announce a bid for leadership, after announcing that she has been cleared in … Read more
Ghana has started evacuating 300 citizens from South Africa, following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from other sub-Saharan African countries. Details by FRANCE 24 correspond in Accra, Justice Baidoo. Source link
In the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, AFC/M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have withdrawn from certain areas under US diplomatic pressure. The Congolese army has moved in to regain control. This marks the most significant development on the ground in months. Source link
Human rights are a growing issue of concern in Tunisia. Courts on Tuesday upheld the convictions of two prominent Tunisian journalists accused of financial crimes. But media rights groups say the decision is a case of “judicial harassment” and argue that the charges lack evidence. Ahead of the hearing, Amnesty International sounded the alarm, accusing … Read more
Lebanese and Israeli delegations are due to begin a third round of talks in Washington on Thursday, days before their latest ceasefire expires. Continued Israeli strikes have killed more than 400 people since the truce came into effect on April 17, according to an AFP tally based on figures provided by Lebanese authorities. Source link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition seized control of the electoral timetable on Wednesday by submitting a motion to dissolve Israel’s parliament early, paving the way for early elections. The bill, which was signed by leaders of the six parliamentary groups in the governing coalition is expected to pass, meaning elections could be held … Read more
Russia is intensifying its daytime attacks on Ukraine, including on regions sometimes far from the front lines. On Wednesday, Moscow launched at least 800 drones against Ukraine, according to Volodymyr Zelensky. The attacks continued into Thursday morning, killing at least six people and wounding dozens of others. Story by Simon Moritz and Camille Corcoran. Source … Read more