Author: Ewang Johnson

New films from Wes Anderson, Jafar Panahi and Julia Ducourneau will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, with Scarlett Johansson set to star both on-screen and behind the camera Source link

AlamyThe Great Gatsby is synonymous with parties, glitz and glamour – but this is just one of many misunderstandings about the book that began with its first publication a century ago, in April 1925.Few characters in literature or indeed life embody an era quite so tenaciously as Jay Gatsby does the Jazz Age. Almost a century after he was written into being, F Scott Fitzgerald’s doomed romantic has become shorthand for decadent flappers, champagne fountains and never-ending parties. Cut loose by pop culture from the text into which he was born, his name adorns everything from condominiums to hair wax…

Now, Africa No Filter and Speak Up Africa are launching the Correct the Map campaign to put an end to this enduring falsehood.For centuries, the world has been misled about Africa’s true size. The Mercator map—one of the most widely used world maps—has shrunk the continent, distorting its scale and minimizing its global significance.Africa covers 30.37 million square kilometers—large enough to fit the United States, China, India, and most of Europe combined. Yet, in classrooms, newsrooms, publications, and boardrooms worldwide, the Mercator projection presents Africa as much smaller than it really is.Designed for 16th-century maritime navigation, the map artificially enlarges Global North…

Washington has brought out the heavy artillery: digital taxation has become a geopolitical battlefield. States daring to tax tech giants face threats of retaliation. In this context, a fundamental overhaul of the international tax framework is essential. A North–South coalition, backed by the United Nations, could lay the foundation for a new balance — fairer, more resilient, and more respectful of national sovereignty. The current international tax system, inherited from the 20th century, taxes factories but not algorithms. It tracks warehouses but ignores clouds. The result: the ten largest platforms (Google, Apple, Meta, TikTok, Baidu…) generated over $500 billion in…

Rami Malek trades his Bond villain persona for a vengeful mathematician in the Bourne-style thriller “The Amateur”. In arts24’s weekly film show, our critic Emma Jones reveals if the Oscar winner can pull off this surprising career pivot. Plus: reviews of a haunting Scandinavian Oscar nominee, “The Girl with the Needle”; the latest from religious phenomenon “The Chosen” and DreamWorks’ quirky “Dog Man” animation with Ricky Gervais. Source link

Buea, Southern Cameroons — The Interim Government of Ambazonia (IGA) has issued a scathing rebuke to the University of Buea following reports that vehicles associated with the university’s newly launched driving school bear the national flag of Cameroon and French inscriptions.In a strongly worded statement released Wednesday, Chris Anu, President of the Interim Government, condemned the branding of the vehicles as “a direct insult” and “a calculated act of hostility” toward the people of Ambazonia. The IGA, which claims sovereignty over the Anglophone regions of the country, is calling for the immediate removal of all Cameroon flags and French-language markings…

Emmanuel Lafont/ Getty ImagesFifty years after Monty Python and the Holy Grail redefined comedy, stars Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam look back on the freedoms – and limitations – that shaped the film.An independent British comedy made on a shoestring by a television sketch troupe? It sounds like a film destined to be forgotten within weeks of leaving cinemas – assuming it reaches cinemas in the first place. But Monty Python and the Holy Grail is still revered as one of the greatest ever big-screen comedies, 50 years on from its release in April 1975. Terry Gilliam, who co-directed the…

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In a powerful speech delivered upon receiving Kenya’s highest civilian honour, Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, reflects on his long-standing relationship with Kenya and its transformative impact on the continent. From pioneering agricultural reforms to championing renewable energy and empowering youth, Adesina’s journey with Kenya showcases a profound partnership dedicated to Africa’s growth and development. When Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), stood before President William Ruto in Nairobi’s State House to receive Kenya’s highest civilian honour—the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart—he was not merely being recognised for leadership. He…

From his groundbreaking debut “Pi” to his Oscar-winning movies “Black Swan” and “The Whale”, Darren Aronofsky’s bold storytelling and striking visual style push the boundaries of film – leaving audiences captivated and shaken. As the Cinémathèque française in Paris celebrates his work and “Requiem for a Dream” marks its 25th anniversary with a restored release, Eve Jackson sat down with Aronofsky to talk about his singular ability to transform human obsession into visceral cinema. Source link