Author: Ewang Johnson
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have launched a joint regional military force, deepening cooperation among the three Sahel states as they confront a persistent Islamist insurgency. The new force was formally unveiled at an air force base in Bamako, where Mali’s junta leader Assimi Goita presided over the ceremony. Expected to number around 5,000 personnel, the unit will conduct coordinated operations across borders, with its command headquarters based in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Burkinabe General Daouda Traoré has been appointed to lead the force. The initiative follows the countries’ withdrawal from ECOWAS, which they accuse of imposing harmful sanctions. Together,…
As the holiday season encourages indulgence, many people tend to eat and drink more than usual amid Christmas parties and festive meals, surrounded by rich dishes, desserts, cookies, and chocolate that are hard to resist. Paris-based registered nutritionist Charlotte Debeugny explains how to strike a balance between enjoying Christmas lunches and dinners while maintaining some healthy limits. Source link
Nigeria has secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren abducted during a November raid on St. Mary’s Catholic boarding school in Niger State, bringing the total number freed to 230. Fifty of the kidnapped students managed to escape immediately after the raid. According to an aide to President Bola Tinubu, the 130 children were rescued through a military intelligence-led operation and are set to reunite with their families ahead of Christmas. The mass kidnapping, which initially saw 315 students and staff taken, underscores Nigeria’s deepening security crisis, particularly in the northwest, where armed groups routinely abduct civilians for ransom. While authorities…
In this edition of Entre Nous we meet an illustrator, interpreter, comic book author and historian of typography. He’s put all of those things together in a series of delightful books that make perfect gifts for the holidays or just about any time. David Rault tells us about his new book that’s out now in French and is called “Couleurs”, or “Colours”. Source link
Dual-city activation in Rabat and Casablanca showcases AI-powered experiences, creative workshops, and community engagement throughout tournamentCASABLANCA, Morocco, 24 December 2025/African Media Agency (AMA) – Following the opening of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, TECNO extends its tournament presence into public spaces across Morocco through a series of TECNO AI pop-up stores and fan zones in Rabat and Casablanca. Designed to bring AI-powered innovation closer to consumers, these spaces allow visitors to experience how TECNO AI enhances everyday smartphone usage, from photography and gaming to productivity and entertainment. In total, the brand activated four experiential venues, two pop-up stores and…
Many people celebrated Christmas Day with a traditional mass on Thursday, while others enjoyed the holiday with tiramisu at Sydney’s Bondi Beach or watching a parade of Ukrainian soldiers in Lviv. In Bethlehem, Christians celebrated their first festive Christmas in over two years as the occupied West Bank city emerged from the shadow of the war in Gaza. Source link
Ghana has taken a major step toward regulating digital finance after parliament passed a law legalizing the widespread use of cryptocurrency. The new Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill aims to bring the booming but previously unregulated market under oversight. This move directly responds to central bank estimates that 17% of Ghanaian adults, about 3 million people, are already engaging with virtual assets. The legislation will establish a licensing system for crypto platforms, aiming to improve transparency, protect consumers, and stabilize the national currency, the cedi. Officials believe formal regulation will also lower banking costs and support small businesses. With crypto transactions in…
FRANCE 24’s Charli James previews the new exhibit “All About Love” at the Grand Palais in Paris, which is celebrating the superstar American artist Mickalene Thomas. It spans 20 years of her striking, multi-disciplinary work that rewrites the role of Black women in art history. Plus, a special Christmas show at the Palace of Versailles imagines how the holidays looked inside the court of King Louis XIV. Source link
Host nation Morocco kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought victory over Comoros, securing a 2-0 win in rainy Rabat. After missing an early penalty, the Atlas Lions struggled to break down a disciplined Comoros side until Brahim Díaz struck early in the second half. The match then opened up, with both goalkeepers tested, before substitute Ayoub El Kaabi sealed victory with a spectacular overhead kick. Morocco managed the win despite injuries to key defenders and the absence of their captain, Achraf Hakimi. The result extends their record-winning streak to 19 matches. However, sterner tests lie…
🇧🇷🇫🇷From Rio to Paris, @BiancaCosta is blending bossa nova and rap into her own sound, the bossa trap. The result? 50 million streams worldwide 🌍 Now 26, she’s releasing her debut album, “Gringa”, Portuguese for “the foreigner”. Speaking with FRANCE 24’s Stella Elgersma, she talks about Brazilian creative energy, the musical influences in her album and her friendship with Neymar. Source link