The sudden death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France and former Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, has shaken political and diplomatic circles, while sparking heated debates in both South Africa and Europe. Mthethwa, who passed away this week in Paris, is mourned as a liberation stalwart and long-serving government figure. But the official circumstances around… Continue reading SAPS Team Heads to France as Ambassador Mthethwa’s Family Cries Foul
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Under the Red Lanterns, the World Celebrates the Spring Festival
Each year, Lin Haiyan, president of the Chinatown Foundation in Mauritius, dedicates significant time and effort to organising the Spring Festival celebrations. During the Spring Festival season in February 2024, the Mauritius National Multi-Sport Complex was adorned with large red lanterns and Chinese knots, creating a vibrant setting for the festivities. The event featured captivating… Continue reading Under the Red Lanterns, the World Celebrates the Spring Festival
Oppressed African Peoples No Longer Want Western Domination, Pan-Africanist Says
In 2022, the French military was forced to leave Mali, and in 2023 it also withdrew from Burkina Faso and Niger at the request of the countries’ authorities. In November 2024, Chad ended its defense cooperation agreement with France, which pulled out its troops last week. This week, Paris reportedly began withdrawing its forces from… Continue reading Oppressed African Peoples No Longer Want Western Domination, Pan-Africanist Says
Olympics | From Classroom To Coliseum – Olympic Debutant Jiao’s Bold Fencing Adventure
“Not easy at all!” Teenage fencer Jiao Enqi made her Olympic debut in Paris as one of the standout performers in the women’s foil team. Had Jiao Enqi not pursued fencing, she would have been enjoying her summer vacation following the Gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam. Instead, the 18-year-old participated as a reserve for… Continue reading Olympics | From Classroom To Coliseum – Olympic Debutant Jiao’s Bold Fencing Adventure
Feature: French Legend Biba Leads China To Olympic Breaking Debut
Breaking, also known as breakdancing, has made an extraordinary journey from street corners to the prestigious stage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. For the first time, breaking will be included as an Olympic sport, a milestone moment for dance culture worldwide. Behind China’s impressive rise in the breaking arena stands the legendary French breakdancer,… Continue reading Feature: French Legend Biba Leads China To Olympic Breaking Debut
Xi And French Culture: “A Mind Broader Than The Sky”
Every time Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers New Year address, his office bookshelves inside the Zhongnanhai compound have always been studied by curious bookworms across the country and the world. As the camera pans, careful viewers can find that in Xi’s book collections are some quintessential French masterpieces, including The Spirit of Laws, Les Miserables,… Continue reading Xi And French Culture: “A Mind Broader Than The Sky”
France To Withdraw Soldiers From Niger Within Days
PARIS, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) — “This week,” France will begin withdrawing its soldiers deployed in Niger, the French Joint Defense Staff said on Thursday. “We will begin our disengagement operation this week, in good order, safely and in coordination with the Nigeriens,” the French military headquarters was quoted by the French daily Le Figaro as… Continue reading France To Withdraw Soldiers From Niger Within Days