This is Beirut, 06/08 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Heritage Archeology Culture Gabon Africa
In Gabon's sprawling forest, archaeologists dig for ancient clues that could unlock the secrets of how prehistoric humans lived and interacted within the changing landscape of Central Africa. Two billion years ago, the eastern Gabonese region of Lastourville was covered by a vast ocean. But that has long given way to dense forest and dolomite ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 02/08 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Middle East Africa Lebanon Solar Eclipse World
On August 2, 2027, a narrow band of totality will stretch from southern Spain to the southern Arabian Peninsula, offering a dramatic celestial display already dubbed “the eclipse of the century.” It is set to be one of the most spectacular astronomical events of the 21st century. The eclipse will begin over the Atlantic Ocean shortly after ...
This is Beirut, 18/07 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cinema Africa Culture Art Films Ivory Coast
In the lush forests north of Abidjan, technicians were busy filming on the set of Le Testament (The Will), a comedy co-production between Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Senegal. Under a large tree, village elders gathered to discuss the death of a wealthy local cocoa planter. In the film, his children return to their native village and bicker over ...
This is Beirut, 13/07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Music Festival Culture Art France Africa
Once a YouTube kid known for his musical parodies, Theodort has transformed into a rising singer and rapper. His debut album, released in 2024 and infused with afrobeats and amapiano sounds, is now lighting up festival stages across France this summer. “Performing on stage feels a bit like doing theater. Every show is different, even if it’s ...
Lyne Sammouri, 04/07 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute
cinema ivory coast abidjan africa nollywood
Ivory Coast is ramping up film production in a bid to become a major player in African cinema. With growing investment, youthful talent and rising international interest, Abidjan is positioning itself as a future hub for the continent’s film industry despite challenges.
This is Beirut, 20/06 10:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With the rise of a paramilitary force that analysts say is controlled by the Kremlin, Russia is openly expanding its state military footprint in Africa, after years of distancing itself from mercenaries deployed on the continent to support pro-Russian rulers. Russia is using the Africa Corps force to increase its influence in particular in ...
Amine Jules Iskandar, 15/06 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Our planet has been home to various species of the Homo genus, with fossil evidence dating back around 2.8 million years. Among these, two species stand out as the closest relatives to modern humans: the European Homo neanderthalensis and the African Homo sapiens. About 660,000 years ago, two branches of the Homo genus diverged from a common ...
This is Beirut, 09/05 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
World Food Programme Africa United Nations
The UN World Food Programme sounded the alarm on Friday over escalating hunger in West and Central Africa as needs reach "record levels." More than 36 million people are struggling to meet their food needs, a number that could rise to 52 million people during the lean season between harvests this summer, the agency said in a ...
This is Beirut, 20/04 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States Africa US State Department Donald Trump
The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa and eliminate State Department offices focused on climate change, democracy, and human rights, according to a White House order under consideration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that The New York Times, which first reported the existence of the draft order, had ...
This is Beirut, 19/04 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Music France Lebanon Africa Matthieu Chedid
Sequels? Not really his thing. “Stuff like Rocky II freaks me out, the idea of repeating the same thing.” And yet, eight years after blending voices and sounds from Mali into a groundbreaking choral album, -M- is back at the helm of a new Lamomali. “At first, I wasn’t into it at all. I thought doing a pale imitation would’ve been a ...
This is Beirut, 05/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Africa Culture Art Music Carnaval Heritage
Cape Town’s historic streets erupted in a riot of color and music on Saturday, January 4, as thousands of costumed minstrels paraded through the city’s center in an exuberant celebration of cultural heritage and resilience. This annual carnival, deeply rooted in the city’s history of slavery, drew large crowds and cemented its reputation as ...
This is Beirut, 01/01 09:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Africa France Senegal Ivory Coast
The reorganization of France's military presence in Africa continues, marking a new era in relations between several African countries and the erstwhile colonial power. Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced on Tuesday evening that the French military base in Abidjan, home to the 43rd BIMA (marine infantry battalion) in Port-Bouet, ...