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Last updated: 11 minutes ago In Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, professional female entertainers known as “geiko,” and their apprentices known as “maiko,” have started offering early New Year’s greetings. Kyoto’s entertainment districts observe “kotohajime,” which literally means “the start of things,” on December 13. The day marks the beginning of preparations for the New Year. Geiko and maiko traditionally… Read More

Nigeria’s state oil company has recorded a $346 million trading surplus in June after recovering from a $88 million deficit the previous month, the company said on Sunday. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) said expenditure for the same month fell 29.32% in their monthly report. President Muhammadu Buhari said in August NNPC had made a profit for the first… Read More

Day after day, Helder walks miles against fear and disinformation. His job is to walk the streets of the outskirts of Maputo to raise awareness among young people about the vaccination against covid-19. A mission promoted by the Mozambican Ministry of Health wants to immunize all adults of the country’s 30 million inhabitants by the end of 2022. But getting… Read More

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma, accused of orchestrating the systematic plunder of government coffers during his rule, launched a new book on Sunday in which he intends “to the set record straight”. Titled “Jacob Zuma Speaks”, the book comes after the 79-year-old was released from prison in September due to ill health, just two months into a 15-month sentence… Read More

In Rwanda the conversion of fuel motors to electric vehicles is helping drive emissions down. Electric motorcycle taxis are helping to drive the change in a country where fuel guzzlers dominate the roads. The argument for conversion is strong, according to the CEO of Rwanda Electric Motors Limited, Donald Kabanda. “One battery can cover up to 60 kilometres and it… Read More

Last updated: 12 hours ago Sunday marked 85 days since the eruption of the volcano on La Palma began, making it the longest eruption on the island since records began in the 16th century. It has caused thousands of evacuations, destroyed homes and millions in financial losses on the Spanish island, mainly in the tourist sector and banana farming. Aerial… Read More

Last updated: 7 hours ago Rubble and debris from destroyed buildings covered the ground in Mayfield on Sunday after a monstrous tornado swept through Kentucky. Twisted metal sheeting, downed power lines and wrecked vehicles lined the streets of what was barely recognizable as a city – home to around 10,000 people. In Kentucky alone, 22 were confirmed dead by late… Read More

Last updated: 3 hours ago Aerial footage showed the extent of the flooding in northern Spain on Sunday as streets in the medieval city of Tudela were left submerged after the Ebro river burst its banks. The combination of a heavy, days long storm and thawing snow brought a surge in the Ebro and its tributaries, Spanish meteorological services said.… Read More

A state memorial service was held for South Africa’s former President Frederik Willem de Klerk after he died from lung cancer aged 85 last month. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was among high-profile guests who paid tribute to De Klerk at the memorial service at Groote Kerk church in Cape Town on Sunday. De Klerk, who oversaw the country’s transition… Read More

In France the court of appeal in Versailles announces on Monday the decision on the case involving Congolese rumba star Koffi Olomidé. The artist who lives in France is on trial for sexually assaulting and kidnapping four of his former dancers while touring in the country. The decision by the appeal court is the result of an appeal from a… Read More