More than 70 customers, mostly Russian or with Slavic names, filed a complaint in Paris for discrimination, denouncing the blockings of their accounts by certain French banks since the start of the war in Ukraine in February. Their lawyers called the blockages abusive and discriminatory. The 76 signatories of the …
Read More »Diplomacy: Macron urges ties with Algeria beyond ‘painful’ past
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has said during a visit to Algeria that the two countries should move beyond their painful shared history and look to the future. At a joint news conference with his Algerian counterpart, Mr Macron announced that a joint Franco-Algerian commission of historians would be set …
Read More »Burkina Faso: 15 billion to produce generic drugs
Burkina Faso has just inaugurated its first generic drug manufacturing plant called “Propharm”, a project that cost 15 billion CFA francs. According to French media RFI, this is an entirely private initiative, financed by Burkinabe and sub-regional capital. The initiative for this government-backed project came from a group of professional …
Read More »United States: California to ban sale of gas-powered cars
All new cars sold in California will have to be “zero emission” polluting, from 2035 at the latest, according to a text which must be adopted this week in this state at the forefront of efforts for an energy transition in the country. The measure, which is to be debated …
Read More »Italy: man tested positive for Covid-19, monkeypox and HIV at the same time
A 36-year-old man living in Italy tested positive for both Covid-19, monkeypox and HIV, a study published August 19 in the Journal of Infection reveals. This is a first in the scientific literature. This combination of infection was discovered while the patient was returning from a trip to Spain, where …
Read More »Nigeria: 53 TV and radio stations threatened with closure
The announcement of the Nigerian authorities’ decision to close 53 radio and television stations caused a general outcry in the country’s media world. According to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), these media outlets are illegal. Because, it maintains, “they have not renewed their license in time, and has given them …
Read More »Joe Biden announces nearly $3 billion in new military aid to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday, nearly $3 billion in new military aid to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion. This statement comes at a time when the country, which has been fighting the Russian invasion for six months, marks the day of its independence. According to …
Read More »Zimbabwe: Harare concerned about treatment of its citizens in South Africa
Zimbabwean government has expressed concern about the treatment of its nationals in South Africa, which has seen an increase in attacks and violence against foreigners. In recent months, South African government officials have spoken out against the alleged involvement of foreign nationals, particularly Zimbabweans, in violent crimes. Zimbabwe has the …
Read More »Nigeria: four nuns released after four days of kidnapping
Four nuns kidnapped on Sunday, in southeastern Nigeria, were released by gunmen on Wednesday, according to the police. Sisters Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu of the Congregation of Jesus the Savior in Nigeria were reportedly abducted on the morning of August 21, 2022 on their way …
Read More »Diplomacy: US appoints ambassador to Sudan, a first since 1997
US authorities appointed an ambassador to Sudan, a first since 1997 when they downgraded the representation in Sudan from ambassador to charge d’affaires and imposed economic sanctions. Ambassador John Godfrey arrived in the capital, Khartoum, on Wednesday and expressed his joy. He said “I look forward to deepening relations between …
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