The Dakar fashion week wrapped up in spectacular style, turning Senegal into the epicenter of pan-African haute-couture. Designers from South-Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast and beyond brought patterns, audacious colors, and fearless creativity. The event coincided with Dakar’s Biennale artist fashion theme, merging art and couture seemlessly. Details by FRANCE 24 correspond Caitlin Kelly. Source link
Since the beginning of the Syrian civil war in 2011, millions of Syrians have fled. Most of them have remained in Syria as internally displaced persons (IDPs) or have sought refuge in neighboring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt. Many of them have taken refuge in Europe, particularly in Germany. How many … Read more
For oyster farmers, the year-end holiday period is a vital one as they make around a third to half of their annual sales during this time. But last year was catastrophic for some oyster producing regions in France after sales were banned following a spate of food poisonings in parts of the country. Along with … Read more
As global tech companies continue to influence more substantially the sociopolitical and economic fabric of a nation, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Marietje Schaake, Author, former MEP, non-resident Fellow at Stanford’s Cyber Policy Center and at the Institute for Human-Centered AI and columnist for Financial Times. Source link
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the Islamist leader who led the offensive that forced Assad out, has begun talks on a transfer of power and vowed to pursue forming senior government officials responsible for torture and war crimes. Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s prime minister said he had agreed to hand power to the rebel-led Salvation Government. … Read more
The toppling of Bashar al-Assad has set off a mad scramble among the most prominent regional players to shore up their interests – and jockey for position in a newly reshaped Middle East. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Commentator, Douglas Herbert, offers a first draft of the winners and losers. Source link
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a day of high volatility yesterday, Monday, December 9, resulting in the liquidation of $1.5 billion in the futures market. The quote of the coin created by Satoshi Nakamoto fell from $100,000 to $94,900. Currently, its price is $97,800. Bitcoin’s performance put downward pressure on the rest of the cryptocurrencies, which, in … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand in his long-running trial for alleged corruption, setting off what’s expected to be a weekslong spectacle that will draw unwelcome attention to his legal woes as he faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes and the fighting in Gaza continues. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in … Read more
On a cold December evening, scores of Christmas market revelers, bundled up in coats, scarves and hats, are crowding around a stall that reflects Cologne’s landmark cathedral in its glass panels. A sweet aroma fills the air and people are speaking German, French, English and Dutch. Behind the counter, cashews and dried fruits are piled … Read more
New York prosecutors filed a murder charge against the suspect in the killing of a UnitedHealth executive, a brazen shooting that set off a manhunt that culminated in his capture in Pennsylvania. Story by Morgan Ayre. Source link