Arctic air to sweep UK bringing midweek cold snap

Temperatures will be below the May average this week as colder air spreads in from the Arctic. Simon King explains what we should expect

How Cash-in-a-Sofa Scandal Threatens to Topple South Africa’s Ramaphosa - Bloomberg.com

How Cash-in-a-Sofa Scandal Threatens to Topple South Africa’s Ramaphosa  Bloomberg.com

In Nairobi, Macron ends a decade of turmoil in France-Africa relations

Coming to power having promised to rebuild the relationship between France and its former colonies, Emmanuel Macron had to face a series of crises, particularly in the Sahel region. In the English-speaking part of the continent, Paris struggled to find its place.

Macron yells at audience for silence during Nairobi University presentation

French President Macron pauses a speaker mid-presentation at Nairobi University to demand silence from the audience.

France turns to Africa for strategic partnerships

Following a withdrawal from the Sahel region, France is seeking to expand its geostrategic influence in Africa by seeking new allies. The first Africa Summit in Kenya is intended to mark a fresh start.

Africa Forward Summit in Kenya: France offers ‘third way’ in Africa’s AI race

This Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron is in Nairobi, where he is co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto – a summit focused on trade, investment and tech. Kenya is hoping to scale up its ability to meet Africa’s growing artificial intelligence needs. For France, this summit is an opportunity to offer a third way between US and Chinese tech, as FRANCE 24's team on the ground reports.

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Andersen Global adds Namibian company to expand Africa presence

Macron champions African investment, backs restitution of colonial artefacts

French President Emmanuel Macron urged investment in Africa at the start of an economic summit in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at renewing France’s engagement with the continent. He also put forward France’s new legislation easing the return of objects looted during the colonial era.

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Larnaca to host international conference on tackling undeclared work

The Labour Ministry and the European Labour Authority (ELA) will host an international conference in Larnaca on May 12 to address undeclared work and promote fair labour mobility across Europe. The two-day event marks the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the European Platform to tackle undeclared work. According to an official announcement, the conference […]

Africa’s CEOs warn online gambling is draining customer wallets

Africa's growing gambling use is sapping income that would ordinarily be flowing into groceries, entertainment and mobile phone bills.

Delhi Records Above-Normal Night Temperature, Rain Alert issued

Delhi records minimum temperatures above normal with IMD issuing yellow alert for thunderstorms.

France's Macron defends Europe in Africa, urges investment

ABB to invest $200M to expand Europe grid equipment capacity

Macron calls for Africa-Europe tech partnership at Nairobi summit

Orange Digital Centres aim to train 1 million young Africans by 2030 through 50 new digital centres

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ANALYSIS: The optics, interests and limits of China’s tariff offer to Africa

Without a collective approach from African states, China’s tariff-free market access will not be the silver bullet many expect. The post ANALYSIS: The optics, interests and limits of China’s tariff offer to Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Aaron Cole

Macron rejects ‘predator’ label as France seeks reset in Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking in Nairobi during a two-day economic summit, defended Europe’s role in Africa while contrasting it with China’s growing influence across...

Show of might as Kenya hosts France-Africa summit

Kenya becomes the first Anglophone country to host the summit that has traditionally been held...

Temperatures up to +22°C, rain expected across Ukraine on Monday

On Monday, May 11, cloudy weather with clear spells will prevail across Ukraine, with rain expected in most regions and thunderstorms in some areas.

If you want to talk, go outside, Macron reprimands attendees during Nairobi youth summit

French President Emmanuel Macron halts a session at the Nairobi youth summit, reprimanding attendees for talking and showing a ‘total lack of respect’. Read More: https://punchng.com/if-you-want-to-talk-go-outside-macron-reprimands-attendees-during-nairobi-youth-summit/

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Macron says return of African artworks ‘unstoppable’ after new law

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday the process of returning African artworks looted during the colonial era had become "unstoppable". The post Macron says return of African artworks ‘unstoppable’ after new law appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Another piece of Nazi-looted art found in possession of Dutch SS officer's descendant

A painting looted by the Nazis during the Second World War is in the possession of the heirs of Dutch SS General Hendrik Seyffardt, the

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Africa’s richest man Dangote eyes Kenya for new refinery, FT reports

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is looking at Kenya as the ​site of a 650,000-barrel-a-day oil refinery that ‌he intends to build in East Africa, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing an interview with him.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

France's Macron defends Europe in Africa, urges investment - Africa - World - Ahram Online

France's Macron defends Europe in Africa, urges investment - Africa - World  Ahram Online