This is Beirut, 28/11 10:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron Nigeria Africa
Thursday marks the beginning of a two-day state visit to France by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, with both sides scenting economic rewards as Paris looks to build new ties in Africa after a series of setbacks. The first such formal visit by a Nigerian leader since 2000 comes after military coups and changing attitudes have lessened France's ...
This is Beirut, 25/11 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Breyten Breytenbach, one of the most honored South African writers, left an indelible mark on literature and activism. Born in 1939 in Bonnievale, a small town in the Western Cape, he grew up speaking Afrikaans, a language often tied to South Africa’s oppressive apartheid system. Yet, Breytenbach transformed his mother tongue into a powerful ...
This is Beirut, 05/11 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
At the Tumaini Festival in Malawi, in East Africa, a 72-year-old singer, sporting tinted hair, oversized sunglasses, and a vibrant tracksuit, made her way onto the main stage, eliciting a wave of excitement from the crowd. “Who am I?” she asked the audience of approximately 12,000, who enthusiastically responded, “I am Jetu!” Tumaini, ...
This is Beirut, 18/10 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The mpox epidemic, formerly known as monkeypox, continues to wreak havoc in Africa. On October 17, the health agency of the African Union reported a tragic toll of 1,100 deaths on the continent since the beginning of the year. With a total of 42,000 cases recorded, the situation risks becoming “out of control,” in the words of the agency, ...
This is Beirut, 09/10 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Accra, the capital of Ghana, is hosting the second edition of the African Film Summit, an event that showcases the talents of the African continent. Among the distinguished guests is actor Idris Elba, who holds dual British and Sierra Leonean nationalities and was born to a Ghanaian mother. He advocates for a crucial mission: to promote and ...
Alain E. Andrea, 07/10 12:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRG) has recently reached a significant turning point in its fight against mpox, a potentially deadly viral disease. On October 5, the DRC launched a vaccination campaign in response to a concerning epidemic that has impacted the African continent, particularly the Congo Basin region. However, mpox is not a new ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-04 20:16 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Africa Climate Change COP28 Development Dubai environment Saudi Arabia Sustainable Development UAE United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister brushed off Western contributions to a recently established climate loss and damage fund, describing them as "insignificant," while emphasizing Riyadh's financial commitments to developing countries on Monday. Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman dismissed Western donations to a new climate loss and ...