Mozambique’s major cities were left without vital humanitarian and business activity on Friday as post-election violence spread across the country. Some businesses, including banks, remained closed in the capital Maputo. Both transport and trade have come to a halt as opposition-led protests continue amid looting and vandalism. Maputo and its largest suburb, Matola, have experienced … Read more
After two years of consultations, the Moroccan government unveiled on December 24th the outlines of its reform of the Family Code, including on the marriage of minors or inheritance. Here are the main measures announced. Source link
An uncle of the recently ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has fled, via Lebanon, to the United Arab Emirates, according to Lebanese officials. Rifaat al-Assad, known as the “Butcher of Hama” for overseeing the violent suppression of a rebellion in the 1980s, has been accused of war crimes by Swiss prosecutors. Source link
Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan will join the BRICS, as confirmed a few days ago by the Russian presidential advisor, Yury Ushakov. According to the information disseminated by the Russian agency Tass, these 9 countries will officially acquire status as partner members of the regional bloc starting January 1, 2025. … Read more
Historic highs in the price of chocolate have been reached this year. Of late the price has dipped again a little – but it is expected to surge again in 2025, much of that cost likely to be passed eventually onto consumers. For more information, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval interviews Michel Arrion, International Cocoa Organization … Read more
For decades, Vegas was the world’s wedding capital. Now, Denmark is stealing the spotlight. But what makes Denmark the ultimate wedding hotspot? Whether it’s in Copenhagen or the dreamy island of Ærø, couples from around the globe flock to the northern European country for record-speed nuptials: just 5 days for paperwork and 10 minutes to … Read more
While some students and parents view gap years as a waste of time, others view gaps in academic study as valuable for developing maturity, earning money, or focusing on goals. MSN.com outlines some reasons why Harvard – and other prestigious schools in the United States – are advising students to take a gap year. (December … Read more
Azerbaijan’s flag carrier announced Friday that it will suspend flights to several Russian airports, citing potential flight safety risks after a crash of one of its planes that many experts blamed on Russian air defense fire. Analysis by former FRANCE 24 correspondent in Moscow, Elena Volochine. Source link
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament and confirmed the expected date of February 23rd for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s government last month. Story by Camille Knight. Source link
Israeli troops raided and torched the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza on Friday forcing staff and patients, some of whom had to be unhooked from oxygen, to move to locations, the Gaza health ministry said. Source link