Lamidi Apapa takes over as Labour Party National Chairman and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Thursday.…
With Trump in the White House, there’s no predictability whatsoever, economist says
US President Donald Trump's sharp tariff hikes last week have sent stock markets into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall Street executives, and heightened many economists' worries that the US could…
Could a new highway divide Kenya’s Aberdare national park?
Conservationists are battling a planned highway through the Aberdare National Park. They say it threatens rare species and the water supply for Nairobi.…
Iconic bassist Reggie Washington on putting a ‘positive message to a beat’
"If you put a positive message to a beat, everybody will listen to it." That's of the mottos of influential bassist Reggie Washington, who has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his love…
How Germany is fueling Namibia’s green hydrogen revolution
For the first time, green hydrogen is being produced in Namibia, largely due to German investment. The southern African country has ambitious plans for an industry that's still in its early stages.…
A cultural stroll through Paris with reggae star Alpha Blondy and acrobat Firmin Gruss
This week, Valérie Fayolle meets with a major figure in African reggae – none other than Alpha Blondy. For over 40 years, he's been spreading messages of peace and electrifying stages all…
Conscription for women in Norway
Norway has had universal conscription since January 2015, while in Sweden, conscription was abolished in 2010 and then reactivated in January 2018 to include both men and women aged 18 and over.…
‘Looney tariffs’, ‘Trump’s dumb war’: How the press reacted to ‘Liberation Day’
There's disbelief, anger and scepticism in the international press after US President Donald Trump announces tariffs hikes on the US's international trade partners.…
Music show: French duo Scratch Massive celebrate cinematic sounds on ‘Nox Anima’
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with the pioneers of French electronic music, Scratch Massive. The duo have been blending techno and cold-wave sounds for more…
Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky on ‘Requiem for a Dream’, 25 years later
From his groundbreaking debut "Pi" to his Oscar-winning movies "Black Swan" and "The Whale", Darren Aronofsky's bold storytelling and striking visual style push the boundaries of film – leaving audiences captivated and…