French generosity: The art of giving in France
In this edition of Entre Nous, we break down what may or may not be a debated question in your household: whether to give gifts on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.…
US faces possible government shutdown after Trump rejects stopgap bill
US President-elect Donald Trump has upended bipartisan efforts to avert a government shutdown, after he rejected a stopgap bill and pressed Republican lawmakers to either renegotiate it or risk their political careers.…
More climate challenges ahead for Mozambique and Malawi
Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc in parts of Mozambique and Malawi. Building more resilience in advance of major storms that will no doubt follow is important, experts say.…
Guilty verdicts for all: What lessons from Mazan mass rape trial?
Guilty verdicts for all. A court in southern France has sentenced Dominique Pelicot along with the 50 co-defendants he invited over the internet into the family home to rape his drugged wife.…
Chaos in Court: Judge Allegedly Forgets Ruling at Home in Dele Farotimi Defamation case
He was later subjected to the following conditions: a 30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must be a property owner), submission of his passport, and a prohibition on granting media…
Director Nabil Ayouch pays tribute to artistry of Morocco’s Sheikha singers
Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch tells us about the Aïta tradition of sung poetry at the centre of "Everybody Loves Touda" as his latest film gets a release in France.…
Ghana : green light for anti-LGBTQ+ bill
In Ghana, the supreme court rejected two bids to overturn a bill that would roll back LGBTQ+ rights. The sexual rights and Family Values Bill, could lead to jail terms for people…
Why isn’t the DR Congo the world’s richest country?
The Democratic Republic of Congo could be one of the wealthiest countries in the world. But its reserves of coltan, cobalt and gold have brought misery and conflict. And your smartphone plays…
End of an Era: Taylor Swift ends record-breaking Eras Tour
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour came to a close Sunday night, capping off nearly two years of sparkly outfits, friendship bracelets and record-breaking sales. The tour, an autobiographical journey through Swift's extensive discography,…
China launches antitrust probe into AI chipmaker Nvidia
China's antitrust authorities announced the opening of an investigation into Nvidia over a possible breach of a deal struck back in 2020. The move is part of a wider US-China confrontation regarding…
Devastation in Mayotte: Cyclone Chido batters France’s poorest overseas department
Will it be dozens, hundreds or thousands killed? With Mayotte’s worst cyclone in 90 years knocking out phone service, leaving loved ones in limbo as they desperately try to reach the French…