French President Emmanuel Macron took part in a charity football match on Wednesday April 24 and got on the scoresheet in the second half. The game at the Stade Bernard Giroux outside Paris raised funds for a French foundation dedicated to improving the lives of hospitalised children and adolescents. Former …
Read More »Ghana’s vice President Bawumia meets Pope Francis
Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana, held an important meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, with the aim of strengthening diplomatic ties between Ghana and Vatican City. Discussions focused on strengthening the already positive relations between the Holy City and Ghana. The historic meeting took place in the Vatican’s …
Read More »Ukraine opens embassies in DR Congo and Ivory Coast
Ukrainian authorities have opened the country’s embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ivory Coast. The aim of this inauguration is to increase Ukraine’s presence on the African continent, as Ukraine has long sought support from African countries in its conflict with Russia. “A brilliant new chapter has been …
Read More »United Kingdom returns Ghana’s looted royal artefacts in loan deal
The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana’s Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century. The royal objects were taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars, including the infamous Sagrenti War of 1874. They were returned on Tuesday by the British Museum (BM) and the …
Read More »Malagasy authorities ask EU envoy to leave the island
Malagasy authorities have asked the EU ambassador, Isabelle Delattre, to leave the island, following remarks she made that they said were critical of the government. The ambassador reportedly criticised a new law – that was passed in February – for convicted child rapists to be surgically castrated. The EU confirmed …
Read More »Deputy head of Russian Navy arrives in Eritrea for negotiations
A Russian delegation led by the country’s deputy navy commander Vladimir Kasatonov has arrived at the Eritrean port city of Massawa for bilateral talks. It was welcomed on Monday by senior Eritrean military officials led by army chief Philipos Woldeyohannes and Culture and Sports Commission Commissioner Zemede Tekle. The visit …
Read More »United Kingdom: land army soldiers allowed to wear beards
As of this Friday, March 29, in the United Kingdom, army soldiers are allowed to grow beards and wear them, even during service or a ceremony. This ends a ban dating back more than 100 years, reports The Telegraph. The move comes as the army faces increasing difficulties in recruiting …
Read More »Germany legalizes cannabis for recreational use from April 1
From Monday April 1, Germany will become the third country in the European Union to legalize recreational cannabis under conditions. This flagship law of the government of Social Democratic Chancellor (SPD) Olaf Scholz was adopted – 407 votes for, 226 votes against -, after having been the subject of numerous …
Read More »French court announces conviction of ex-Liberian rebel Kunti Kamara
A French court has announced the conviction of Liberian former rebel, Kunti Kamara, for his role during Liberia’s civil war three decades ago. At his first trial in 2022, following his arrest in France, he was found guilty of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians, but appealed against the …
Read More »Several dead after bus accident on motorway near Leipzig
This Wednesday, March 27, a major traffic accident which notably involved a bus occurred on the A9 motorway near Leipzig, in Germany. The vehicle, which was traveling to Munich, was involved in an accident between the municipalities of Wiedemar and SchkeuditzerKreuz, local police said. According to the same source, several …
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