Burkina Faso confirms it has ended French military accord
Burkina Faso gov’t spokesman says the country wants to defend itself and France has one month to pull out troops.
US Envoy Heads to Africa to Advance Joint Priorities
https://gdb.voanews.com/00020000–0aff-0242-cb99-08dabd1e6359_w800_h450.jpgU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to Ghana, Mozambique and Kenya this week to advance joint priorities following December’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Her tour, from January 25 to 29, will focus on regional security issues, food insecurity, humanitarian issues, and supporting African efforts to mitigate climate change, a senior administration official…
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France’s Baguette Becomes Another Ukraine War Casualty
https://gdb.voanews.com/09320000–0a00-0242–73b6-08dafd6d12f8_w800_h450.jpgThe fallout of the war in Ukraine is hitting even France’s iconic baguette, which was recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list. On Monday, French bakers took to the streets of Paris to protest soaring energy and other prices they say are imperiling their trade. Denis Durand begins his workdays at 3:30 a.m. to bake the…
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‘Joe Biden has been constantly underestimated’: Chris Whipple on his White House book
https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/2e5196e21f179d990f2f1aad32e68e93def34d31/0_148_6024_3616/master/6024.jpg?width=140&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=880554c07feb8d22ce76c66476c113ffFight of His Life author on Kamala Harris’s struggles and growth, Afghanistan, a strong second year … and if Biden will run again There are those who believe that at 80, Joe Biden is too old to serve a second term as president. Yet few clamour for him to hand over to the person who would…
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Friday at the beach in Mogadishu: Optimism shines through despite Somalia’s woes
One of the world’s poorest countries, Somalia is coping with conflict, a historic drought and a devastating food crisis. But there’s another side to the country. Just take a look at the capital city. (Image credit: Luke Dray for NPR)
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The trend of young Nigerians leaving their country in search of a better life
Young Nigerians are leaving the country in increasing numbers in search of a better life. It’s a trend that even has it’s own word — Japa — Yoruba for “to run, or escape.”
Germany’s strategic timidity
BERLIN — News this month that the number of German soldiers declaring themselves conscientious objectors rose fivefold in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine created little more than a ripple in Germany. For many Germans it’s perfectly natural for members of the Bundeswehr, the army, to renege on the pledge they made to…
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The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote — BBC Africa
A BBC investigation has discovered that political parties in Nigeria are secretly paying social media influencers to spread disinformation about their opponents ahead of general elections in February. The BBC’s Global Disinformation Team has spoken to whistle-blowers working for two of Nigeria’s political parties, and prominent influencers who have described it as “an industry”. The…
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CNN is considering hiring a comedian for prime time spot
This story, plus staffers at St. Louis Public Radio seek unionization, a look at what the Jan. 6th probe found out about social media and more, all in today’s media headlines. Top Stories Jan 15, 2023CNN is serious about getting into comedy Max Tani / Semafor Jan 13, 2023Staffers at St. Louis Public Radio seek […] The…
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On King Holiday, Biden Declares, ‘In America, Hate Will Not Prevail’
https://gdb.voanews.com/09320000–0a00-0242-e332-08daf8077b66_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_h450.jpgPresident Joe Biden declared Monday that “in America, hate will not prevail,” as he recalled the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the national holiday commemorating the slain civil rights leader and his quest for justice and equal rights for Blacks in the United States. Biden, speaking in Washington to leaders of…
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