, by Jean-Noël Orengo. Newly translated from French, Orengo’s self-described “counter-fiction” reexamines the life of Albert Speer, Adolf Hitler’s close friend and minister of armaments and war production in Nazi Germany who reinvented himself after World War II. Tracing Speer’s rise and his postwar rehabilitation, the novel examines how he ...
Cameroonian designer Ayissi showcases couture in ParisCameroonian designer Ayissi showcases couture in Paris
Magenta silks, bright yellow raffia, and delicately woven motifs graced Imane Ayissi’s runway in Paris, a true fashion feast blending African and European fabrics, styles, and cuts. Cameroon-born Ayissi, the only designer from sub-Saharan Africa to ever take part in Paris’ haute couture shows, makes a point of featuring designs ...
Novo Nordisk launches cheaper Ozempic in South AfricaNovo Nordisk launches cheaper Ozempic in South Africa
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has launched South Africa’s first low-cost version of its weight-loss drug, in a bid to squeeze out counterfeit products in Africa’s most obese nation. Demand for the drug, first developed for diabetes before becoming a global weight-loss phenomenon, has exploded. Some branded versions such as ...
Ecowas backs $25B Nigeria-Morocco gas linkEcowas backs $25B Nigeria-Morocco gas link
West African leaders approved a plan for a $25 billion pipeline to transport natural gas from Nigeria to Morocco, a major step in expanding the region’s gas exports to help meet global demand. The agreement signed by heads from the Ecowas bloc paves the way for a company to be ...
Anglo names preferred bidder for De Beers stakeAnglo names preferred bidder for De Beers stake
Anglo American picked a group led by one of its former executives as its preferred bidder for an 85% stake in De Beers. The Global Diamond Consortium, led by Gareth Penny, was selected from three shortlisted groups following a bidding process, according to Moeti Mohwasa, Botswana’s defense minister. Botswana holds ...
‘Israeli settlers are in partnership with the army,’ say Palestinians after two shot dead in West Bank‘Israeli settlers are in partnership with the army,’ say Palestinians after two shot dead in West Bank
Residents of Deir Jarir say series of raids late on Sunday, also involving security forces, is part of a pattern of violence Even by the brutal standards of militant settler violence in the West Bank, the raid on Deir Jarir late on Sunday night that killed two Palestinians and left ...
New Orleans Cops Published Policy Document Allowing Weaponized DronesNew Orleans Cops Published Policy Document Allowing Weaponized Drones
🎉 YOU’RE INVITED! 404 Media is turning three, and we’re throwing TWO separate events in NYC to celebrate: A live taping of the podcast with a special night of talks on Sept. 3, and an open-bar bash on Sept. 4. Subscribers at the Supporter level get free and discounted access ...
Faisal Islam: The new PM has big ideas – but what will they cost?Faisal Islam: The new PM has big ideas – but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time ...
The disturbing rise of ‘gooner’ assaults at Dollar Tree stores: ‘They find it funny to degrade women’The disturbing rise of ‘gooner’ assaults at Dollar Tree stores: ‘They find it funny to degrade women’
In dark corners of the internet, men are goading each other to masturbate in public – and on female shoppers – and post the footage This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault. *** Continue reading… ...
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in ‘honour’ of American soldiers killedTrump says US strikes hit Iran in ‘honour’ of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. ...