Author: Ewang Johnson
Togo’s International Fashion Festival has chosen a topical theme for its twelfth edition: the fight against cancer. The issue may not appear glamorous, but the alarming rise in cancer rates makes it extremely relevant. Jacques Logoh, the festival’s founder, believes that fashion must help raise awareness of the disease, with prevention as its watchword. As such, some 40 designers from 25 countries are showing off their artisanal and fashion expertise at the event. FRANCE 24 went to check it out. Source link
Caryn James and Hugh MontgomeryYun Sun Park/ BBC(Credit: Yun Sun Park/ BBC)From the latest season of the dystopian workplace drama to the UK miniseries that got the world talking and a new hit medical show, we pick the year’s greatest programmes to stream right now.Apple TV+(Credit: Apple TV+)The StudioHollywood is an easy target, but this satire is so sharp, astute and sometimes absurd that it may be the funniest show of the year. Seth Rogen, who co-created the show, plays Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of Continental Studios, a lover of high-art films with a mandate to make commercial…
Following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) large-scale ground offensive on Zamzam camp that started on 11 April, hundreds of thousands of people have joined the communities already besieged and deprived of lifesaving aid in El Fasher, the neighbouring capital city of North Darfur, Sudan. 25,000 more people reached Tawila, further west, where overwhelmed Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are currently expanding activities to cope with the most pressing medical needs.We are making an urgent appeal to put an end to the siege and the atrocities, to deliver humanitarian aid, including by airdropping food and medicines to El Fasher if necessary, and to allow those who…
ANDREW: Master, they are not taking this at all well. You will lose your following if you say such extraordinary things.THOMAS: I must say it’s hard to understand. Can you make it out, Judas?JUDAS: I have seen a great danger come and go. But whether he is preaching God’s kingdom, or merely preaching himself—JESUS: At any rate, Judas, it does not look like being a popular doctrine. The crowd is drifting away. Comfort yourself with the reflection that they are not likely to crown me king today.The above dialogue is not a sneak peek of Season 5 of The Chosen.…
Sweden is looking to clinch another Eurovision win this year with the song “Bara Bada Bastu” (Just Have a Sauna) by the KAJ comedy act, paying homage to sauna culture and exhorting audiences to “steam up and let go of the stress”. Source link
Africa’s natural gas and LNG potential is a cornerstone of the continent’s energy future. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2025 Outlook Report, Africa’s gas reserves could support a fourfold increase in LNG exports by 2040. Gas-to-power initiatives offer a vital solution to the continent’s electricity access challenges, while also providing a pathway to monetize underutilized gas resources. With the right investments and collaborative efforts, Africa is poised to unlock the full potential of its gas sector, driving economic growth and energy security. Major Projects Driving Africa’s Gas Potential Several large-scale projects are driving Africa’s gas potential,…
In the final episode in our Brazil series, Eve Jackson takes viewers to São Paulo, Brazil’s fashion capital, where designers are revolutionising the industry through sustainability and cultural representation. “Fashion with a conscience” examines how Brazilian fashion is evolving beyond the spectacular costumes of Carnival to address pressing environmental concerns and celebrate the country’s diverse heritage. Source link
The National Gallery, London(Credit: The National Gallery, London)As museums around the world celebrate the 250th birthday of JMW Turner, it’s time to reappraise his beloved and celebrated painting, The Fighting Temeraire.JMW Turner’s The Fighting Temeraire became a national celebrity when it was first unveiled in 1839, and its fame has endured to the present day. It was once voted Britain’s favourite painting and currently features on £20 banknotes. But the widely accepted interpretation of this iconic painting’s message might, in fact, contradict Turner’s true intentions.The “Temeraire” of the title refers to a 98-gun warship of the British Navy, which is depicted…
Africa.com is pleased to present this insightful analysis of the contemporary African art market by Marelize van Zyl, CEO of Aspire Art. As the first auction house to actively promote undervalued 20th-century Black artists and present pan-African modern and contemporary art to global audiences, Aspire Art brings unique expertise to understanding the remarkable growth trajectory of African art. In this article, van Zyl examines how African artists are reshaping the global art narrative, with ultra-contemporary works by African-born artists under 45 driving unprecedented market growth. As collectors worldwide increasingly recognize the cultural significance and investment potential of African art, van…
To mark the France-Brazil 2025 season, which takes place in France from April to September, and the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, FRANCE 24’s cultural magazine arts24 brings you a three-part series exploring how Brazil’s creative forces are shaping national identity and driving social change through music, film and fashion. The second installment of our Brazil series presented by Eve Jackson examines the country’s powerful cinematic legacy and its role in confronting the nation’s complex political history. Shot in Rio de Janeiro, “Film for democracy” arrives at a pivotal moment following the country’s first-ever Oscar win…