Hundreds of Syrian soldiers and officers lined up to reconcile their status on Wednesday, the first day of the new year, outside a reconciliation center in Homs in central Syria. Former soldiers were aiming to register their details with the new interim government so they could get new identity cards that would allow them to … Read more
Zimbabwe’s blueberry exports are positioning the country as one of the top growers in Africa, making over $100 million annually in export revenue. But over 20 years after repossessing land, local Black farmers have found it tough to enter the capital intensive blueberries sector. There are only 22 farmers growing blueberries and a handful indigenous … Read more
Young artists in Benin are breathing new life into Vodun traditions. Through slam poetry, rap and gospel, they’re turning social media into a powerful tool for cultural transmission. A movement that aligns with the government’s push for cultural revival. FRANCE 24’s team in Benin reports. Source link
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year speech that French forces will withdraw from the West African nation in January, making it the latest country to weaken military ties with the former colonial power. Ouattara said late on Tuesday that Ivory Coast could be proud of its army “whose modernization is now effective. … Read more
Completely flat, with a small heel, on a block heel or with a profiled sole: the ankle to calf-high booties come in a wide range of variations. Here and there the western trend flashes up again, it becomes robust and robust. Inspiration from equestrian sports is unmistakable. But feminine styles are also included, extravagantly staged … Read more
US President Joe Biden is set to confer the country’s second highest civilian honor on 20 people at a ceremony at the White House on Thursday. Presidential Citizens Medal recipients include Congressman Bennie Thompson and former Congresswoman Elizabeth Cheney, who led the congressional investigation into the attack by a mob on the U.S. Capitol on … Read more
If you don’t have a denim shirt in your closet yet, you should act quickly now. The blue fabric will also be one of the highlights in F/W 2025/26. The reasons for this are obvious: it is a classic, stands for casual looks, goes with everything and can be easily staged all over. Trend topic … Read more
Friedrich Merz, the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) candidate for chancellor and an obvious contender in Germany’s early elections in February, has called for a “positive agenda” on trade with the US and withdrawal from President Donald Trump. “We need a positive agenda with the US that benefits American and European consumers alike,” Merz said … Read more
In short, it’s coming back: the mini skirt will take back women’s fashion for the 2025/26 season. As a very young topic, but also in more formal, elegant versions.That’s good news for the shoe, which is now getting more attention. Almost all models can be perfectly combined with a short skirt – the retro sneaker … Read more
Tokyo— Asian shares mostly slipped on Thursday as the region’s main stock exchange was closed for New Year holidays in Tokyo. Investors remained cautious amid concerns about policy changes from incoming US President Donald Trump, while political uncertainty in South Korea heightened a wait-and-see mood. Australia’s S&P/ASx 200 rose 0.4% to 8,193.90 in early trading. … Read more