Iraqi female wrestlers fight stereotypes
Sixteen Iraqi women hope being part of a wrestling team in the city of Basra can fight stereotypes in conservative Iraqi society.…
Arts promoters, Culture Ambassadors to hold cultural weekend in Lagos
Arts promoters, Culture Ambassadors to hold cultural weekend in Lagos…
Music, farewells for Pakistan’s celebrity elephant before relocation
With musical performances and heartfelt messages, Pakistanis said their final goodbyes to the country's only Asian elephant ahead of a planned move to Cambodia following a years-long campaign by animal rights activists…
Nicolas Sarkozy’s trial represents ‘the old world of French politics’
The trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is so important, partly due to his superstar status here in France. So says Bruno Cautrès, a researcher at CEVIPOF, the political research centre…
BRVM 9-months earnings review
As major companies on the BRVM publish their 9-months earnings, Stéphane Hié, Head of Asset Management at Hudson and Co speaks to CNBC Africa’s Esther Awoniyi to review the earnings performance.…
Bolivia’s female wrestlers return to the ring
Bolivia's stylish cholita luchadoras are back in the ring, having successfully wrestled lockdown in South America and bouncing to get back to work.…
Rome bar bans virus talk
The message is clear and posted above the counter: "It is forbidden to talk about coronavirus, government measures or virology". In this small bar in the outskirts of Rome, the owner has…
India’s digital divide grows among rural women
A new nationwide survey in India has shown lack of digital literacy is leaving large segments of Indians behind as the rest of the country goes online.…
Coronavirus: Sweden admits lapses in elderly care
Sweden's pandemic response has been criticized both by Prime Minister Stefan Lofven and independent commission, but they disagree on who is to blame.…