Kenya’s President William Ruto attended the G7 summit after his host, French President Emmanuel Macron, invited him during the Africa Forward summit held in Nairobi a few weeks earlier. Ruto used the platform to advocate for Africa to be better recognized by international institutions. FRANCE 24’s Bastien Renouil tells us more. Source link
Men in northern Benin are being forced to face the uncomfortable realities of women who love them and live with them. A training program is raising awareness about men can make a huge difference in alleviating the health risks and social pressures placed on women in some conservative communities. Graduates of the course become advocates … Read more
Traditional foods are making a strong comeback in Zimbabwe’s second-largest city. Growing health awareness and nostalgia are fueling demand for indigenous dishes. Restaurants serving traditional dishes are multiplying and attracting everyone from healthy diners to Zimbabweans coming home from abroad. Source link
Niger’s security forces spent several hours Thursday morning battling unidentified gunmen at Diori Hamani International Airport in the country’s capital, Niamey. Officials say the fighting began with the attack at 6:00 a.m. (0500 GMT) and lasted until mid-morning. There were reports of firing and explosions throughout the area. The gunmen are said to have breached … Read more
If you’ve spent any time in France recently, you’ll have noticed it has got warmer, especially in French cities. How is climate change impacting France? Why do cities suffer more and what are big urban areas doing to combat the effects of climate change? Also, why are the French so resistant to air conditioning and … Read more
The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel’s tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest upset of a team considered to … Read more
Gaming cafés have become a common sight on the streets of Cairo, especially in poorer neighborhoods. Egyptians hold a world record for time spent gaming per day, with an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily. Some 43.5 percent of young gamers in Egypt are considered to be addicted. In February, the government launched … Read more
From boosting productivity to transforming recruitment and consulting, artificial intelligence is changing the way companies operate. Speaking to FRANCE 24 at VivaTech in Paris, EY executive Jad Shimaly explains where AI is delivering results and what it could mean for the future of work. Source link
Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the man was using a Georgian passport. Source link
Dozens of Doctors Without Borders staff have been accused of sexually abusing Sudanese refugees in Chad, adding that it dismissed 18 workers after investigations found “serious misconduct”. A report accused staff members of targeting underaged girls and trading food or jobs for sex. Source link