Author: Ewang Johnson

Speer also claimed to be no different from anyone else in his generation who was seduced by the Nazi leader. “Hitler himself was appearing in a time which was to us young people a time of disillusionment. It was a time, we had no hope for our future, and now a man came and said you shall have hope, we can do it, we can manage it, Germany is prospering again. Of course it was a temptation big enough to think about.”AlamySpeer’s Cathedral of Light saw hundreds of searchlights piercing the night sky at Nazi Party rallies (Credit: Alamy)But surely…

Johannesburg pulses with energy as South Africa gears up to host the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit from November 22 to 23, 2025. This event stands out as the first G20 gathering on African soil, a powerful moment that amplifies the continent’s voice in global talks. President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the charge, steering discussions under the banner of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability. It’s a call to action that resonates deeply with Africa’s dynamic spirit and shared goals.South Africa stepped into the G20 presidency on December 1, 2024, building on Brazil’s legacy and setting the stage for the United States to follow…

In this edition of arts24, Eve Jackson meets one of Europe’s most daring and visionary artists. Exiled Russian filmmaker and theatre director Kirill Serebrennikov is in Paris with two powerful new works that confront the shadows of history and the systems that let them thrive. At the Théâtre du Châtelet, his radical, multilingual “Hamlet/Fantômes” features eight actors sharing the role of the Danish prince – speaking in English, French, German, and Russian – as Serebrennikov explores the ghosts haunting our present. On screen, his chilling new film “The Disappearance of Josef Mengele” follows the Nazi doctor’s flight to South America, revealing the silent complicity…

Out of the Unknown was the idea of pioneering producer, Irene Shubik. Initially working as story editor at the now defunct UK broadcaster ABC television on the show Armchair Theatre, her enthusiasm for sci-fi eventually led to the production of 13 episodes of the series Out of This World (1962) for UK broadcaster ITV. Later, Shubik was story editor on the BBC anthology series Story Parade (1964-65) which was a series of standalone adaptations of modern novels, and which tellingly dramatised Isaac Asimov’s The Caves of Steel. The success of both ventures convinced the BBC Head of Drama Sydney Newman,…

The GSMA is pleased to share that His Excellency Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, will formally open MWC25 Kigali on 21 October at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda for the third consecutive edition of the event.“We are delighted and honoured to welcome His Excellency Paul Kagame to MWC Kigali once again, where we will gather with innovators, policymakers, and business leaders to address the critical issues driving Africa’s digital ambitions. I look forward to engaging with leaders from various sectors to shape the next chapter of Africa’s digital transformation, from smartphone affordability and AI adoption…

How providing sustainable school meals also generates social and economic benefits thorughout the ecosystem. As we observe World Food Day and governments across Africa wrestle with how to feed millions of children sustainably, two questions dominate: how do we fund school meals reliably, and how do we run them well at scale? The challenge is not intent, since most governments (86%) already allocate funds; The challenge is building systems that translate budgets into affordable, accountable delivery every school day. Enter Food4Education. We translate public intent into operating systems: design, operate, replicate. By blending public budgets, parent micro-contributions and private-sector efficiency,…

This special report zooms in on the smaller fashion houses that sparkled during Paris Fashion Week. Vincent Pressiat, like Victor Weinsanto, looked to the past, when the king’s favourites ruled the roost. Alain Paul recalled his first auditions as a young dancer. Ukrainian Lilia Litkovska is still designing, despite the war. Last but not least, Afro-Caribbean designers were celebrated at the Paris edition of Togo’s International Fashion Festival. Source link

Like the guard injured during the Worcester Art Museum robbery, security employees rarely carried arms – and, as portrayed mockingly in The Mastermind, they could often be dozy “retirees” or “acid heads”, as Reichardt says, with limited training. She adds: “Museums used to have these cool circular drives out front, which made the getaway pretty handy.” And, while the film features an FBI art crime investigator reminiscent of real-life agent Robert Wittman – who recovered $300m (£225m) worth of art over the course of his career – the actual FBI Art Crime Team was only founded in 2004.AlamyHeiress-turned-revolutionary Rose Dugdale’s…

By: Gregoire Danel FedouAcross Africa, women-led businesses face well-documented barriers that hinder their growth and access to finance. Many women cannot use land, property, or significant assets as collateral because they do not own them. Instead, they often rely on informal financial services, such as savings groups. Distrust of banks, sometimes stemming from past experiences or limited financial literacy, further restricts access. Household responsibilities, including childcare and caring for dependents, mean many women have fewer resources to save or reinvest in their businesses. Additionally, gender norms and restrictions on decision-making and mobility create further obstacles. In Northern and Western Africa, especially…

Few African leaders have lived their nation’s democratic struggle as completely as Raila Amolo Odinga. His political life was not a quest for comfort or recognition. It was a long, often punishing pursuit of principle. Across five presidential bids, years in detention, and seasons of political exile, he became the custodian of an idea larger than any election: that Kenya could only thrive through accountable, participatory, and just governance. Raila’s story runs parallel to Kenya’s own evolution. When the nation fought for multi-party democracy in the early 1990s, he stood at the front lines. When it demanded constitutional renewal in…