The high notes of 2019 from the world of music
The end of the year is upon us! That mean it's the season to look back at the tunes that marked 2019. FRANCE 24's music presenters Florence Villeminot and Marjorie Hache co-present…
Achieving Global Citizen’s SDGs target in Nigeria
The Global Goal live; Nigeria Policy Forum, was an exclusive event at which Global Citizen presented the policy of the Global Goal Life. On the sidelines of the event which held in…
Moody’s: Nigeria’s debt affordability will remain weak
Research institute, Moody’s, says Nigeria’s debt affordability will remain weak and the country’s revenue is expected to remain low at around 8 per cent of Gross domestic product (GDP) until 2022. Meanwhile,…
Young Ecuadorians promote green projects to mitigate climate change
In the coastal city of Guayaquil, in southwestern Ecuador, two young environmental engineers fight against climate change by creating green walls, green roofs and sustainable buildings.…
Amazon sees alarming rise in deforestation
Brazil's state space agency reports a 100% increase in the destruction of the world's largest tropical rainforest in November, compared to last year. President Bolsonaro denies his environmental policies are to blame.…
New Zealand volcano: No more survivors expected after deadly eruption
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed that many people remain unaccounted for after a volcano erupted on an island off the coast. Police say they don't expect any more survivors.…
Kosovo to boycott Nobel awards over Peter Handke
Nobel Prize winner Peter Handke is a "friend and supporter" of the policies of Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic, Kosovo's Foreign Minister said. The Kosovo envoy will boycott the awards ceremony in Stockholm.…
US: Saudi shooter watched mass shooting videos before attack
Authorities have not yet determined if the shooting in Pensacola, Florida was an act of terrorism. President Donald Trump said he would conduct a review of programs that allow foreign service members…
The Environment Magazine
This week's Eco Africa is a special edition on eco-friendly businesses. From recycled batteries in Ghana to compost toilets in Germany, we explore the startups proving that it pays to be green.…
Nigeria MPC: What will influence Nigeria’s MPC interest rate decision?
Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will today announce the 6th and final monetary decision of the year. CEO of CFG Advisory, Tilewa Adebajo and Group Head of Corporate Banking at Coronation Merchant…