Author: Ewang Johnson
It was an ignominious end for a man who had become a household name in the UK when war broke out in September 1939. British citizens had expected Hitler to launch a catastrophic attack immediately, but when that didn’t happen, the tense lull was dubbed the Phoney War. In those early days, the main hazard on the home front wasn’t air raids but twisted ankles. To hinder German bombers, the government enforced a blackout. By Christmas 1939, a Gallup poll found a fifth of the nation’s population had fallen downstairs, collided in the dark or suffered other, mostly minor, injuries.…
Country overview:IOA has invested significant research efforts into developing a data-driven understanding of Gabon, alongside conducting consulting projects focused on the country. Our researchers have observed that the environment has not been heavily impacted by mineral excavation. Gabon is Africa’s fifth-largest oil producer and boasts substantial deposits of manganese and other minerals, with forests still covering 85% of the country. In late August 2023, a bloodless coup overthrew a ruling party that had been in power for six decades. The transitional government, led by General Brice Oligui Nguema, pledged institutional reforms and held general elections in April 2025. While the…
French actress Brigitte Bardot, whose death at the age of 91 was announced on Sunday, became a global symbol of glamour and desire during the on-screen career of her youth. Here are a few of the most memorable moments from that career, from the iconic image of a bikini-clad Bardot in “… And God Created Woman” to her appearance with songwriter Serge Gainsbourg in a music video. Source link
The United States has initiated daily surveillance flights over Nigeria, signaling intensified security engagement between the two nations. Operated by a US contractor from a base in Ghana, these intelligence-gathering missions began in late November. The flights follow President Donald Trump’s recent threats of potential military intervention in Nigeria over what he calls a failure to protect Christian communities from militant violence. While the Nigerian government disputes the characterization of the violence as solely sectarian, it has agreed to cooperate on security. Analysts view the move as an effort by Washington to rebuild its operational capacity in West Africa after being expelled…
Morocco hosted the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital with more than 650 drones just two days before Christmas, the US carried out strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in Nigeria, and the cinema world paused to remember Brigitte Bardot: FRANCE 24 looks back at the week’s most striking images. Source link
Visitors to Egypt’s new Grand Egyptian Museum are getting a rare front-row seat to history as conservators publicly reassemble a 4,500-year-old boat belonging to Pharaoh Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The 42-meter-long cedarwood vessel, discovered in 1954 and made up of 1,650 pieces, is expected to take about four years to complete. It was discovered alongside another boat, which has since been restored and is already on display at the museum. Experts believe these “solar boats” were intended for the king’s funeral or his symbolic journey in the afterlife. Officials describe the project as one of the most significant…
CASABLANCA, Morocco, 26 December 2025/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – TECNO Glory Night Awards, jointly organized with TikTok Live and CAF, celebrated the creativity of pan-African KOLs powered by TECNO AI. With the launch of TECNO’s “Power Your Moment” campaign during AFCON, this theme has been widely recognized by KOLs, stimulating the creation of a large amount of creative content and fully showcasing their power moments in everyone’s lives.As TECNO elevates its long-standing relationship with AFCON into its new title as the Official Global Partner, the brand gathered Africa’s leading digital voices for a landmark celebration in Morocco. This signature event…
With less than two weeks to Christmas, Santa runs and festivals are spreading holiday cheer across the globe this weekend. From Paris to Mexico City and Romania, and even bar crawls in the United States. In recent years, Santa runs have grown, becoming a staple of Christmas celebrations in cities around the world. These events are bringing together fitness, fun and charity in family-friendly celebrations. Source link
Hilton on track to open more than 100 hotels across growth markets in AfricaHilton to debut in Togo with DoubleTree by Hilton Lomé Airport, alongside additional signings in Morocco and the Republic of CongoHilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the Africa expansion of DoubleTree by Hilton, its upscale brand known for its warm hospitality, with the signing of three new properties in key destinations across North, West and Central Africa: Morocco, Togo and the Republic of Congo. These latest signings include Hilton’s debut in Togo and underscore Hilton’s commitment to growing its footprint on the continent, where the global hospitality company…
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with the frontman of British band The Spitfires, Billy Sullivan, as well as French musician Gaspard Royant. The Spitfires are back after having split up three years ago. The indie rock, nu-mod band are celebrating their musical renaissance with their sixth album “MKII”. Meanwhile, Gaspard Royant has re-released his wildly successful festive record “All the Best for Christmas”: a soundtrack for a cool, classy Christmas. Source link