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Nesta Guile YamgotoTitre : Khadidja, la cuisinière qui veut révolutionner la restauration à N’Djamena
N'Djamena, Chad • Food & Drink • 25 Jul 2019
Khadidja révolutionne la restauration à N’Djamena. Contrôleuse arienne de métier, la trentenaire a décidé de vivre de sa passion : la cuisine. Après une formation de trois mois aux fourneaux, elle a lancé son premier e-restaurant dans la capitale tchadienne : « N’Djamena Fast-Food ». Sa carte met en... Read more
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RUTH ESTHER NAMATOVUCreating a digital cashless economy.
Kampala, Uganda • Business • 29 Jul 2019
Uganda relatively follows Kenya in the use of mobile money services to pay for goods and services.This mode of payment saves urban and rural communities a lot in transacting business especially sending money from one person to another, but most importantly is aimed at creating a cashless economy ... Read more
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Melissa ChemamRefugees in the UK: Safe haven or hard journey?
London, United Kingdom/Bristol • Current Affairs • 31 Jul 2019
Hello, I'm writing a piece on refugee rights in the UK, quoting stories of people who have managed to safely settle here, and break the stereotype around the idea that European has had to receive so many refugees since 2015 that went through a "crisis". I've worked in many other countries... Read more
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Marvin CharlesSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa wants citizens to "Buy Local"
Cape Town, South Africa • Current Affairs • 31 Jul 2019
On Thursday South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa encouraged his people to start supporting local manufacturers. His call comes after he promised that the ruling government will stimulate local demand and grow South African Manufacturing by making sure the "Buy local" campaign is everywhere and... Read more
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saawmiet moosANC says City of Cape Town is Criminalising Poverty
Cape Town, South Africa • Current Affairs • 31 Jul 2019
The African National congress in the Western Cape has accused the DA run City of Cape Town of criminilising poverty after homeless persons were given fines by the Municipal police. Homelessness is a stark reality in the tourist filled Cape Town. For the first 3 months of this year, 199 homeless... Read more
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Nausheena MahomedWhen Boundaries are Crossed
Johannesburg, South Africa • Current Affairs • 31 Jul 2019
When Boundaries are Crossed - A mini-documentary that unpacks the troubling picture of child abuse in South Africa. 41 % of all reported rape cases from the past three years up to 2018 involve children. But as harrowing as these statistics are, they cannot adequately portray the everyday impact of... Read more
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The Choccoffee Getaway!
Johannesburg, South Africa • Cultural • 31 Jul 2019
Who can resist the delectable combination of chocolate and coffee? Well, soon residents of Johannesburg will get to enjoy a seemingly endless and imaginative combination of coffee and chocolate at the biggest coffee chocolate expo in Africa! Don't miss out on bringing the highlights of this fun... Read more
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Carla LoaizaSocial and Political crisis in Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela • Investigative Reporting • 06 Aug 2019
The political crisis in Venezuela has intensified since Juan Guaido proclaimed himself acting president, but what happens next depends on the United States and the Venezuelan military. In a country that has economically collapsed, with inflation forecast to hit a breathtaking 10 million per cent... Read more
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Ewen McleishChina in the Mekong Region.
Bangkok, Thailand • Social • 10 Aug 2019
We hear much about the River Mekong, its rapid economic development and precarious position environmentally, but what about the surrounding land that feeds it? A new report ‘State of Land in the Mekong Region,’ published by the University of Bern’s ‘Centre of Environment and Development’ and a... Read more
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Enos DenhereHire a Journalist , Correspondent from Zimbabwe for Africa.
Harare, Zimbabwe • Breaking News • 31 Aug 2019
Enos Denhere is a freelance journalist based in Bulawayo and Harare, Zimbabwe. He is a prolific writer with more than 7 years of experience in the creative writing industry, writing in print and online media. He has more than two hundred online articles, links and news pages currently he published... Read more
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Yuri LitvinenkoRussia’s Digital Switchover Hurts Local TV News and State-Wide Propaganda
Kirov, Russia • Social • 09 Sep 2019
This year, Russia deprecated its analog TV broadcast. The switchover affected people who rely on TV the most: seniors, people living in remote locations, conscript soldiers, and inmates. And while state-controlled channels spread disinformation on a national scale, local stations, doing their best... Read more
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Amy FallonCanada's cannabis legalisation
Toronto, Canada • Breaking News • 01 Oct 2019
Cannabis will become officially legal in Canada on October 17. If you're interested in or require coverage - from business pieces to tourism to women entrepreneurs - please get in touch as I have a number of stories I can write for you. Read more
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Enos Denhere
i am looking for international news agency to be your correspondent
Harare, Zimbabwe • Travel • 03 Oct 2019
Enos Denhere is a freelance journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is a prolific writer with more than 7 years of experience in the creative writing industry, writing in print and online media. He has more than two hundred online articles, links and news pages currently he published in local and... Read more
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Beto OficinaPerception is everything
Barcelona, Spain • Investigative Reporting • 09 Oct 2019
Video report: Matteo Salvini, italian Ligue's leader wants to become the kingmaker both in Italy and in Europe. Marine le Pen won the european elections in France. But are they really so powerfull and beloved? He is the most active italian politician on the net thanks to a software called "the... Read more
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Cry for me, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina • Current Affairs • 25 Nov 2019
Presidential elections in Argentina, we are a multilingual onsite crew and we offer plenty of VIDEO side stories. First leg october 27, second (probably) 24 of november. Read more
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steve lefophanaAmabherete makes a sudden come back
Johannesburg South, South Africa • Politics • 01 Dec 2019
Known for their brutal approach, heavy amination and bullet proofs embodied in them, the notorious Police tactical response team normally known as Amabherete have made a sudden come back after few years of disappearance. In a Press conference Police Minister Fikile Mbalula “South Africa has been... Read more
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African Countries Adopt Rwanda 2020 vision
Harare, Zimbabwe • Breaking News • 11 Dec 2019
The Rwanda 2020 vision proved to the whole world whatever is lacking, we have means to acquire it not to depend on international aid. The main message is that we should not remain mentally married to the idea that nothing can get moving without external finance. The 2020 Vision is a game changer in... Read more
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Global Climate Fund a major breakthrough For Green Projects In Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe • Natural Disasters • 24 Dec 2019
Global Climate Fund a major breakthrough For Green Projects In Zimbabwe Long-term changes in the earth’s climate system have been significant and are occurring more rapidly than in the past. Continued emissions into the earth’s atmosphere are projected to cause further warming and increase the... Read more
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Africa's greatest resource is its young people
Harare, Zimbabwe • Breaking News • 31 Dec 2019
Africa's greatest resource is its young people, with their energy, creativity, and resilience. The 21st century could produce an African renaissance if governments and their development partners prioritize in investing in people, especially the youth. Ensuring that Africa's youthful population is... Read more
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Adam Jacot de BoinodROYAL PRIVILEGES AND PREROGATIVES
London, United Kingdom • Cultural • 31 Dec 2019
Britain and London, in particular, is riddled with some of the most peculiar rules and privileges. These are manifested in the many royal prerogatives as well as parliamentary and legal statutes. For example: under a decree of Charles 2nd six ravens must be kept in the Tower at all times (for... Read more
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OXBRIDGE PECULARITIES
London, United Kingdom • Cultural • 31 Dec 2019
Oxford and Cambridge, along with Sandhurst, the MCC, Eton College, the Garter Ceremony etc., represent a rare zenith of British institutions and elitism. I am fascinated by all the peculiarities of language and unique characteristics of custom that exist at both these pre-eminent Universities. Sub... Read more
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SAVILE ROW’S FIRST FEMALE TAILOR
London, United Kingdom • Cultural • 31 Dec 2019
Kathryn Sargent has entered one of the last male bastions namely Savile Row, the tailoring street in Mayfair. Formerly the location for the filming of the Beatles ‘Let it be’ it has recently been modernised by the arrival of Abercrombie and Fitch’s destination store, complete with model assistants.... Read more
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CUBAN CIGARS
London, United Kingdom • Cultural • 31 Dec 2019
Having visited Cuba recently I am now well acquainted with the great Cuban tradition of cigar making. Cohiba is probably the most well known of cigar brands in history. Much of this cigar brands name recognition however is due to its founders’ cleverness. Romeo y Julieta has a similar history.... Read more
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LONDON'S GUILDS AND LIVERIES
London, United Kingdom • Cultural • 31 Dec 2019
Scattered around the heart of the City of London and dating back to Tudor times, there are as many as 108 livery companies ... London's ancient and modern trade associations and guilds. Most Livery Companies continue to be involved with their respective trade, craft or profession. Several companies... Read more
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THE WORLD OF COLLECTIBLES
London, United Kingdom • Arts & Books • 31 Dec 2019
“Hard nose investors and passionate collectors make strange bedfellows. True collectors are not investment driven.” Telling words indeed. I am keen to examine this alternative world of investment, the state of the respective markets and the advice given by experts to temper the collectors’ passion... Read more
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LONDON'S ICE CREAM PARLOURS
London, United Kingdom • Cultural • 31 Dec 2019
Records suggest that the ‘iced cream’ or ‘creamed ice’ was adopted in Europe in medieval times. Such had been the demand for ice that wealthy people built icehouses on their estates. Then, along came Carlo Gatti, a Swiss émigré, settling in Holborn’s Italian neighbourhood, to open a café... Read more
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LONDON'S CHELSEA PENSIONERS
London, United Kingdom • Cultural • 31 Dec 2019
Just south of London’s Kings Road and just north of the Thames is the impressive Royal Hospital, home for over 300 years to the Chelsea Pensioners. Charles II founded it for "the relief and succour" of his veteran soldiers and Sir Christopher Wren designed it. There are two categories of Chelsea... Read more
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WHO IS A NATIONAL TREASURE AND WHY
London, United Kingdom • Cultural • 31 Dec 2019
The Queen and Sir David Attenborough have both been part of our lives as a constant for decades and a reassuringly familiar presence. And they are two of a kind, two of a club if you like, in that they represent, as much as anyone our archetypal “National Treasures”. Of course the notion of a... Read more
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Marc Figuerola DelgadoBREAKING NEWS IN CATALONIA
Barcelona, Spain • Breaking News • 31 Dec 2019
I am available to radio and TV stations to report about the latest breaking news about Catalan affairs. English and Spanish. I am also available for scouting if you send a reporter. Read more
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Marco De VidiStories from Venice, Italy: cruise ships, over-tourism, the difficulty of living in the city
Venice, Italy • Travel • 31 Dec 2019
I am available as a journalist and as a fixer for stories about the city of Venice, Italy. I recently worked as a fixer for the Daily Mail, the second best-selling newspaper in UK, for a feature article about cruise ships and over-tourism by David Jones. In the last weeks I also realized an... Read more
