African leaders will open a two-day virtual summit Saturday to discuss the continent’s Covid-19 response as well as security issues that have been overlooked during the pandemic.
Thousands protest in Myanamar to denounce coup, demand Suu Kyi’s release
Thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon on Saturday to denounce this week’s coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in the first such demonstration since the generals seized power.
DR Congo political shake-up: Senate leader resigns as Kabila’s influence wanes
In this edition, the senate president in DR Congo resigns after colleagues file a motion of no confidence against him. He’s the latest Kabila-era leader to step out of the picture. We bring you more from our...
‘Promising’ signs for Covid-19 vaccines’ efficiency against mutant strains: EMA head
As the EU’s 27 member states scramble to contain the spread of new “mutant” strains of the Covid-19 virus, the head of the European Medicines Agency, Emer Cooke, tells FRANCE 24 that there are...
Meet the first female British chef with three Michelin stars – BBC News
Northern Irish chef Clare Smyth is the first British female to be awarded three Michelin stars. Her debut fine dining restaurant, Core, opened in 2017. It has an emphasis on sustainable food, sourced from farmers and...
Almost half UK population will get first vaccine dose by May says government – BBC News
Almost half the UK population – around 32 million people – should receive their first dose of coronavirus vaccine by May, according to the government.
