#ENDSARS: Lagos Dep. Gov speaks on protests
As the call for a scrap of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) continues to gather momentum, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat has urged protesters to abide by the law, so that…
Fisayo Fosudo, others speak about experience with SARS and meeting with Lagos Dep. Governor.
As the End SARS protest continues, YouTuber and content creator Fisayo Fosudo and others speak about brutal experience with SARS and meeting with Lagos Dep. Governor.…
Jihadi IS ‘Beatles’ arrive in the US to face charges
In 2014 and 2015 the group, nicknamed "The Beatles" due to their accents, filmed themselves beheading British, American, and Japanese journalists and aid workers, as well as a group of Syrian soldiers.…
Born without arms, Pakistani snooker player masters the game
Muhammad Ikram was born without arms, but that has not stopped him pursuing his lifelong sporting passion: snooker.…
‘Pretty fly on a white guy’: Insect steals buzz at VP debate
We look at reactions to the vice presidential debate, in which Mike Pence repeatedly interrupted Kamala Harris and was ultimately upstaged by a fly that landed in his hair. French papers examine…
#ENDSARS: Protesters, Celebrities storm Lagos Deputy Governor’s residence to demand an end to Police unit
There are various units in the Nigeria Police Force, but none more maligned than the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). So scorned is the unit that Nigerian's are on the street calling for…
Businesses count cost of damage from Storm Alex in southeastern France
Businesses and local people in southeastern France are counting the cost of damage from Storm Alex, which led to major flooding in parts of the Alpes-Maritime region. The French government has pledged…
Covid-19 shutdown orders: New Paris restrictions see bars and gyms closed
In Paris, gyms stay closed and bars are shut down in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. We speak to some of those affected. Also, as the French government prepares…
The Abidjan’s female basketmaker: She is the chief in a male-dominated market
Estelle Gnahoré Zita runs a workshop in Abidjan where produces decorations made of straw, bamboo or rattan. The craftswoman commands a team of eight men: “Here they don't see my feminine side”.…
Africa’s quiet cryptocurrency revolution
Cryptocurrency transactions in Africa are growing rapidly. On a continent that already embraces mobile money, virtual currency offers advantages for a young, tech-savvy population.…