Egypt’s COP27: African countries ‘shortchanged’
Paris (AFP) – It is being billed as the “African COP” but scientists and campaigners on the continent least responsible…
Two thirds of South Sudan population risk severe hunger in 2023 – U.N
By Waakhe Simon Wudu JUBA (Reuters) – Up to 7.8 million people in South Sudan, two thirds of the population,…
Brigitte Giraud wins Goncourt Prize, France’s top literary award, for ‘Vivre Vite’ (Live Fast)
Brigitte Giraud, 56, on Thursday won the Goncourt Prize, France’s top literary award for her book ‘Vivre Vite’ (Live Fast). Giraud’s…
French Alps village says goodbye to ski lift of winters past
Saint-Firmin (France) (AFP) – Older residents of Saint-Firmin can recall learning to ski on slopes served by one of the…
Germany striker Timo Werner ruled out of the World Cup
Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Germany striker Timo Werner has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar with…
Student protests over tuition fee increases in North Darfur
Al-Yurae- North Darfur- The Ministry of Education in North Darfur announced the suspension of classes in all public and private…
Egyptian pop star rehab sparked new debate on women’s rights
Cairo (AFP) – In past weeks, the story of an Egyptian pop star admitted into a rehabilitation facility has spilled…
Rehab for Egypt’s Sherine Abdel Wahab stirs talk on women’s rights
Cairo (AFP) – In past weeks, the story of an Egyptian pop star admitted into a rehabilitation facility has spilled…
Glencore’s agent in South Sudan, paid bribes to government officials
LONDON, – (Reuters) – Employees and agents of a British subsidiary of mining and trading group Glencore (GLEN.L)used private jets…
Qatar World Cup May Allow Rainbow Flags, Political Protests
(Bloomberg) — Spectators at the upcoming Qatar World Cup could be allowed to stage peaceful protests, promote LGBTQ rights and…