After 17 years, the Nigeria military’s efforts to contend a Jihadist insurgency do not seem to be successful. The military is facing fresh hurdles with foreign fighters, including those from the Middle East joining the insurgents. The foreigners are bringing skills and technology that have proved very valuable in the Jihadists’ fight against the military. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Lagos, Sam Olukoya.
The American Federation Of Musicians says that the major record companies are trying to interpret a ‘new use’ clause in their Sound Recording Labor Agreement in a “nonsensical” way that would “swallow” a bargain made between the US musicians’ union
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds yesterday spoke about the politicisation of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC under President Donald Trump, explaining how the introduction of a “partisan toxic environment” forced him to quit his role as artistic advisor to the US
Thailand has been gripped by a different kind of travel story this summer: a young air hostess for flag carrier Thai Airways was caught by Australian customs officials trying to smuggle 1.8kg of heroin through Melbourne Airport. The story might
