Author: Ewang Johnson
On today’s Arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim is joined by artists whose music reflects their multicultural upbringings. Franco-Haitian singer–songwriter Naïka grew up across the Caribbean, Kenya, South Africa and the United States. Singing in English, French and Créole, her music mirrors this global upbringing. She is set to release her debut album, Eclesia – ancient Greek for “the coming together of people” – a theme that her music embodies. Source link
Listen to the 1939 BBC recording of Tutankhamun’s trumpets found in his tomb.Tutmania was reborn in the 1970s with the international success of the Treasures of Tutankhamun exhibition. Its star attraction, the gold mask, drew more than 1.6 million visitors to the British Museum in 1972, still its most popular ever exhibition. The show then travelled to the Soviet Union for two years. After that, it toured six US cities between 1976 and 1979, where it was such a sensation that it inspired superstar comedian Steve Martin’s funky novelty song King Tut. In a deadpan voice, he told the Saturday…
Contributed by Aspire Institute African talent and emerging leaders face a common challenge: turning great ideas into sustainable impact. Leadership Management International (LMI) East Africa, based in Kenya, has partnered with Aspire Institute to bridge this gap through practical leadership development. Michael Sampson, Managing Partner for Leadership Management International East Africa, and Faswilla Sampson, Leadership Development Specialist, both support Aspire Leaders Program alumni in reaching their full leadership potential and encourage young people in their network to pursue leadership development opportunities such as the Aspire Leaders Program. Corporate Social Responsibility as Core Philosophy Michael Sampson explains how LMI East…
A renowned Irish artist who currently has two exhibitions showing in Paris has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her work. Ailbhe Ní Bhriain is known for her big, bold dramatic works of art as she uses all sorts of materials including silk, wool, cotton and lurex. She aims to create what she calls an emblem of industry, empire and permanence. Her work is on display at the Irish Cultural Centre and the Andréhn Schiptjenko gallery here in Paris. She spoke to us in Perspective. Source link
Geneva, Switzerland, 30 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Julien Ranjaivonirina, a 63‑year‑old farmer living in the Fitovinany region, smiles as he reflects on his journey. Standing in front of his wooden house, he recounts how the hydrocele he had for several years limited his movements and prevented him from working as he wished. Today, after receiving care, he is gradually regaining his pace and daily activities. “It feels like I’ve been given a second life; I can finally resume my days as before.” For many people in Madagascar, lymphatic filariasis remains a difficult disease to live with on a daily basis. Transmitted…
From the star-studded opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics to deadly storms ravaging the Iberian Peninsula, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week’s most striking images. Source link
Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Africa’s 2026 top 10 trends to watch IOA goes beyond the listing of key developments that will shape African affairs in economic, political and societal matters that usually characterise predictions of the year ahead. IOA surpasses these routine projections and identifies the trends that will push these developments towards resolution. Important developments shaping the Africa of 2026 will not always be pan-African in nature. Some key advances in trade and security will affect every African Union (AU) member state. Other developments may be local in nature but have repercussions that are concrete in some…
After a four-year hiatus for military service, the boys of BTS are coming back and Netflix is streaming it worldwide. Plus: Timothée Chalamet feels the love from fans in Paris at the “Marty Supreme” premiere and we look at how AI is being used to produce popular vertical drama series even quicker and cheaper. Source link
Notable for its moments of shocking violence and its avant-garde visual approach, Taxi Driver is brimming with memorable scenes beyond Bickle’s famous squaring off in the mirror. In particular, another shorter scene really stands as the film’s most important moment of visual idiosyncrasy; showcasing a distinctly European sensibility in what is ultimately a very American drama, as well as encapsulating the lonely melancholy that runs throughout.A rejection with a differenceComing a third of the way through the film, and closing its first act, it centres on a phone call Travis makes to Betsy after he’s upset her with his inappropriate…
Washington, USA, 02 February 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The World Bank Group has appointed Johan A. Mistiaen as the new World Bank Group Country Manager for Niger, effective today. In this role, Mr. Mistiaen will lead the World Bank Group’s engagement in Niger—spanning the World Bank (IBRD and IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)—working closely with the Government of Niger, development partners, the private sector, and civil society towards advancing the country’s development priorities. “Joining our team, clients, and partners in Niger is a privilege. I look forward to continuing building and enriching…