The all-female Senegalese band putting women front and centre
Orchestre Jigeen Ñi want to inspire a new generation of musicians in their country, one song at a time.
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Hungary approves Sweden’s NATO bid after months of blocking membership
Hungary’s parliament voted Monday to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO, bringing an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the… Read More »Hungary approves Sweden’s NATO bid after months of blocking membership
Farmers clash with police in Brussels as EU ministers meet to tackle red tape
Farmers faced off with riot police in Brussels streets paralysed by tractors on Monday, as EU ministers huddled to try to streamline rules and red… Read More »Farmers clash with police in Brussels as EU ministers meet to tackle red tape
Navalny was close to being freed in prisoner swap deal, team says
Associates of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that talks were underway shortly before his death to exchange him for a Russian imprisoned in… Read More »Navalny was close to being freed in prisoner swap deal, team says
Guinea’s capital Conakry grinds to a halt as general strike begins
Guinea’s capital came to a standstill Monday on the first day of an open-ended general strike amid growing social tensions and the absence of a… Read More »Guinea’s capital Conakry grinds to a halt as general strike begins
Paris organisers not sure if Olympic swimming events can be held in the Seine
Organisers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris may be feeling a little queasy over their commitment to hold open water swimming in the… Read More »Paris organisers not sure if Olympic swimming events can be held in the Seine
Ultra-Orthodox Jews break tradition to enlist in Israeli military
In Israel, ultra-Orthodox Jews make up 15 percent of the population and enjoy a special status. They do not pay certain taxes and are exempt… Read More »Ultra-Orthodox Jews break tradition to enlist in Israeli military
Denmark closes investigation into 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Danish police said Monday that they were closing their investigation into the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Germany, a… Read More »Denmark closes investigation into 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Mauritius blocks cruise ship over cholera fears
Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa.
French journalist covering African Union summit detained in Ethiopia
A French journalist has been arrested and detained in Ethiopia since February 22 on suspicions of conspiring “to create chaos” in the country, his employer,… Read More »French journalist covering African Union summit detained in Ethiopia
