President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are preparing for the second and final debate, which will cover six topics ranging from the Covid-19 response to climate change. FRANCE 24 foreign affairs editor Philip Turle says...
‘He bangs’ are back: Lockdown locks that are no longer fringe
IN THE PRESS – Thursday, 22.10.2020: Following a national tribute in Paris to slain teacher Samuel Paty, we look at how the French press is covering his legacy. We also look at the massacre of peaceful protesters...
Hotel industry ‘60% distressed, 40% optimistic,’ Accor CEO says
The hotel industry is “60 percent distressed, 40 percent optimistic” as it confronts the next wave of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s the view of Sébastien Bazin, the CEO of AccorHotels, the largest...
Nigerian army denies deadly shootings, offers to deploy in Lagos
Two weeks of protests against police brutality in Nigeria turned deadly this week when security forces opened fire on unarmed protestors, which Amnesty International says killed a dozen people. The army has denied...
Race to the White House: The rules of the US election explained
Ahead of Election Day on November 3, we’re answering your questions about the US presidential election and in particular the Electoral College. It’s one of the most confusing aspects about the US election...
‘Worse than first wave’: France set for new coronavirus measures
France is set to announce new measures to contain the coronavirus spread, with more than 26,000 cases per day being recorded. Hospital beds are nearing saturation levels, with doctors saying the second wave is far worse...
African Union condemns Nigeria violence
Two weeks of protests in Nigeria turned deadly this week as security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Lagos. The army has dismissed reports that protestors were shot dead, while the African Union has strongly...