Author: Ewang Johnson

Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, the Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, opened the Congo Energy&Investment Forum’s (CEIF) Gala Dinner announcing the premier event will take place for a second edition in 2026. “We commend the excellent organization of CEIF and are pleased to confirm its second edition in 2026. We also aim to host similar events, including one in Pointe-Noire, to further strengthen industry collaboration,” said Minister Itoua. The Gala Dinner, a gathering of high-level energy stakeholders sponsored by Imperatus Energy, including African Ministers and global energy leaders, took center stage as the winners of the prestigious CEIF in…

How should we engage with a holiday that feels both sacred and suspect?Every December, the clash of Christmas traditions and their perceived origins seems to resurface in pop culture and Christian circles alike. Alongside cheerful carolers and festive evergreens are debates about “pagan” roots and the commercialization of the holiday, ensuring that “the most wonderful time of the year” nevertheless remains a season rife with drama. It doesn’t help that neopagans take to social media with discussions about Yuletide traditions and how they were “stolen” by Christianity, while others argue over whether Christmas has drifted too far from its religious…

Join film critic Emma Jones and presenter Eve Jackson on this week’s arts24 film show as we explore the action-comedy “Novocaine” starring Jack Quaid, Nicole Kidman’s “Holland” on Amazon Prime and the critically acclaimed “The Grill” by Alonso Ruizpalacios. Plus, we dive into the legacy of German filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch with a retrospective at the Cinemathèque française. Source link

Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty ImagesHow street-style photography has evolved from the Edwardian era to today. Now it is exploding – and turning fashion upside down.Jessica Chastain, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Parker Posey were among the stars attending the recent autumn/winter 2025 Gucci fashion show, but the photographers weren’t chasing them down outside. Instead, they jammed the ancient, moss-cracked alleys of Milan shouting, “Chloe!” “Chloe!”.Getty ImagesChloe King is often snapped in her imaginatively put-together outfits – she has become fashion’s version of a reality star (Credit: Getty Images)”It still makes me nervous,” says the Chloe in question, a Boston-born stylist and retail…

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) launched a year-long celebration marking the 25th anniversary of their enduring and unique partnership, since the first Africa-Europe Summit on 3-4 April 2000 in Cairo. This milestone, aligned with the Africa Agenda 2063 and the Global Gateway Investment Package for Africa, underscores the powerful impact of two unions representing over 1.9 billion people and accounting for more than 40% of the UN’s membership. In the lead-up to the Ministerial Meeting on 21 May 2025, in Brussels, gathering over 80 governments and the new leadership of both AU and EU, a series of anniversary initiatives will be promoted. These will include joint…

Wicked has once again captured the cultural spotlight and woven itself into the fabric of our collective consciousness. It’s the subject of late-night shows and SNL skits while our social media feeds are filled with its viral choreography. But in this December moment, if Advent were a Wicked song, it wouldn’t be “Dancing Through Life” or “Popular.” Advent isn’t a polished performance with perfectly synchronized steps; it’s more like an unscripted, raw, and sometimes awkward dance. If Advent were a Wicked song, it would be the duet at the Ozdust Ballroom.I’m not tying the church’s current liturgical moment with the…

We kick off this edition of arts24 with a look at the world’s oldest moving images, courtesy of France’s Lumière Brothers, in Thierry Frémaux’s documentary “Lumière! The Adventure Continues”. Next, get ready for the musical adaptation of the Oscar-winning classic “Midnight Cowboy”, which is hitting London’s Southwark theatre soon. Plus, discover Alain Chabat’s new 3D animated Asterix series and a stylish Snoopy exhibition in Paris marking the Peanuts gang’s 75th anniversary. Source link

Apple TV+Launching on Apple TV+, a new film industry satire co-created by and starring Seth Rogen nails the business – and features Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron and others as themselves.A film studio head and his team of senior executives eagerly take their seats in a private screening room to watch the new Ron Howard movie for the first time. This is work for them, but they’re also beside themselves with anticipation. “I am so excited about watching this film!” says the boss. It’s going to be “perfect”.Apple TV+Seth Rogen plays a fraught studio head trying to negotiate relationships with film-makers…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) stands as a cornerstone of Africa’s economic development, driving trade, industrialization, and financial integration across the continent. Established over three decades ago, this Pan-African multilateral financial institution has evolved into a vital force for economic transformation, supporting member states in their pursuit of self-reliance and prosperity. This article explores Afreximbank’s mission, its key initiatives, and its impact on Africa’s economic landscape as of March 24, 2025. A Mandate Rooted in Trade and Development Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, Afreximbank was created with a clear mandate: to finance and promote intra- and extra-African…

On the 18th of May 1927, Grauman’s Chinese Theater hosted the premiere of The King of Kings, a silent spectacle dramatizing the last few days of Jesus Christ’s life. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille—the Hollywood impresario best known for his entertainments based on Biblical stories, such as 1956’s The Ten Commandments—the film captivated religious and secular audiences alike with its grandiose pageantry: huge sets, a cast of thousands, and lavish special effects. Also noteworthy was the limited use of color photography. While predominantly shot in black-and-white per the standard of the time, the film featured two Technicolor sequences: an opening…