Author: Ewang Johnson
Human rights defenders welcome the decision by the Central African Republic, which becomes the 46th African country to commit to promoting women’s rights. As part of an initiative to promote gender equality, the Central African Republic officially ratified the Maputo Protocol at the end of July 2025, becoming the 46th member state of the AU (African Union) to accede to this African treaty aimed at protecting and promoting the rights of women and girls. The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, commonly known as the ‘Maputo Protocol,’ is one…
Argentines Diego Ortega and Aldana Silveyra win the top prize in the Saloon Tango Style category at the World Tango Championship Final held at the Gran Rex theatre in Buenos Aires. FRANCE 24’s Eliza Herbert reports. Source link
The Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow builds “excruciating tension” in a film about a nuclear missile headed for the US. It’s a characteristically authentic, “riveting” and “chilling” new drama.A nuclear missile has been launched. Nobody knows who launched it, or whether any more might follow, but one thing is clear. Unless it is stopped, the missile will obliterate a major US city in less than 20 minutes. So what happens next? Most Hollywood films would bring in a handsome hero at this point, and he would be so superhumanly gifted that even if he couldn’t prevent the missile strike, he…
Internationally celebrated fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo has officially opened the doors to her very first flagship store in Cape Town, marking a proud milestone for the brand and a new chapter in its story. Known for her hand-illustrated prints, deeply considered silhouettes, and commitment to sustainability, the LVMH Prize finalist has spent the past decade building an inspiring global presence. Her work has been featured in Milan Fashion Week and appeared in collaborations with brands such as & Other Stories, IKEA and Vans. Now, as the brand enters its second decade, Sindiso brings the stories she’s shared around the world back…
The wrestler turned Hollywood superstar gets vulnerable in this bruising indie drama about mixed martial arts fighting. He’s “touching” and could well be nominated for awards.Dwayne Johnson may not use his professional wrestling nickname on his film credits, but every time he’s on the big screen, it still feels appropriate to call him The Rock. That’s how sturdy he seems to be. It’s not just that his heroic characters can shrug off punishment that would pulverise the rest of us, it’s also that they grin pearly white grins while they’re doing so. Johnson’s Hollywood career is built on the impression…
Climate change in Africa is reshaping economies, ecosystems, and everyday life. But amid the devastation lies an often-overlooked truth: the crisis is also unlocking pathways for green growth, innovation, and a reimagined future. The continent is home to some of the world’s richest renewable energy resources. With over 60% of the globe’s best solar potential, Africa has the ability to leapfrog fossil fuels and power its economies sustainably. Morocco’s Noor Ouarzazate, one of the largest solar plants in the world, is already proving how large-scale renewable projects can light up cities while reducing emissions. Kenya, meanwhile, generates more than 70%…
This week, arts24 welcomes one of Detroit’s finest: DJ and producer Jeff Mills, who is taking part in the latest edition of Paris’s “Jazz à la Villette” festival as part of Tomorrow Comes The Harvest, a collective he created with the late Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen. He tells Marjorie Hache about performing live alongside the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra and their future album “The Forbidden Planet” that will be out in 2026. They also look at new releases by David Byrne, The Hives and Suede. Source link
Featuring a much-anticipated performance by Jude Law as Vladimir Putin, this new drama looks to explore how the Russian president came to power – and presents him as mild-mannered.Olivier Assayas’s new drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, which has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival, features Jude Law as the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. But the film may disappoint anyone expecting they might see Law rage and threaten his underlings as he did when he played another real-life ruler, Henry VIII, in 2023’s Firebrand. His Putin (who speaks English dialogue with an English accent) is a calm, mild-mannered figure,…
New BCG and QED report reveals the fintech industry’s strongest fundamentals to date—poised for its next wave of disruption through breakthrough technologies, disciplined growth, and new market penetration Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum. According to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and QED Investors, Fintech’s Next Chapter: Scaled Winners and Emerging Disruptors, the sector has emerged from a tough funding environment stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. In 2024, fintech revenues grew by 21%—up from 13% in 2023—marking a threefold acceleration over the financial services industry at large. Meanwhile, the average EBITDA…
Whereas Madonna’s overt sexuality felt radical, Carpenter’s has a more tongue-in-cheek feel – to the point where some have questioned whether it’s a marketing ploy. Criticism intensified in June when she unveiled the cover for Man’s Best Friend, featuring the singer on her knees as a man grabs her hair. It drew ire from several quarters – some feminists, women’s charities and fans thought it was degrading to women. Conservatives thought it was overtly sexual. Others defended the singer, calling the reaction puritanical and suggesting the image was satire. Carpenter later revealed an alternative “approved by God” cover – and…