Shinzo Abe smashed records as Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, championing ambitious economic reform and forging key diplomatic relationships while weathering scandals. Nearly two years after poor health forced him to leave office, the 67-year-old has died after being shot during a campaign event on Friday. Abe was a sprightly 52 when he first became prime […]
Grilled on skewers, dried or used in hair oil: farmers at Bafoussam in western Cameroon are seeking to take the lowly mushroom, grown on agricultural waste, beyond the kitchen. Fungiculture, or the cultivation of edible mushrooms, is long-developed in the West, while China has become by far the world’s largest producer. But it remains very […]
In the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 31 vs 29, Moses, the servant of the Lord, said, “I know that after my death, you will become utterly corrupt and will turn from the way I have commanded you to follow. In the days to come, disaster will come down on you, for you will do what […]
The Cameroonian authorities must ensure that human rights defenders are able to work free of intimidation and reprisals, Amnesty International said today after receiving reports that activists are being targeted with death threats for exposing human rights violations and abuses in Anglophone regions. The individuals targeted include seven human rights defenders and a cyber-activist, all […]
Boris Johnson is expected to resign his position as Conservative party leader today but stay on as Prime Minister until the fall, British media sources report. He is slated to make a statement in the early afternoon on Thursday. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time, GMT+2. […]
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield, a long-time adviser to President Joe Biden, will depart her role in the coming weeks. Bedingfield served as Biden’s spokesperson during his time as vice president under President Barack Obama. She was also considered a key figure in Biden’s presidential campaign in 2020, serving as deputy campaign manager and […]
In some African countries that are striving to move forward, their constitutions are very strong and their leaders weak. In Francophone Africa, Cameroon included, leaders are very strong and constitutions are very weak. It is common knowledge that the one important job of a constitution is to limit the power of the leader. However, this […]
Sustainable development is development efforts which aim at meeting today’s needs and those of future generations without damaging the social, economic, cultural, and physical environments. Indeed, sustainable development is holistic development which is fair and inclusive in the short and long term. There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) goals derived from lessons learned from […]
Three Michael Jackson songs have been removed from streaming sites following longstanding claims that they are sung by someone else, Sony and the late singer’s estate said Wednesday. “Breaking News,” “Monster” and “Keep Your Head Up” appear on the 2010 compilation album “Michael,” released a year after Jackson’s death from a drug-induced cardiac arrest. Some […]
CAF through its President, Patrice Motsepe, made the announcement on Sunday The 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) initially billed to take place in Cote d’ Ivoire from June 2023 has been postponed to January 2024. The decision was one of the key decisions taken during the Confederation of African Football(CA) Executive […]
