It is an unprecedented decision in Nigeria. The states of Kano, Katsina, Bauchi and Kebbi, in the north of the country, mainly Muslim, decided to close the primary and secondary schools, during the fasting period of the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam with prayer, the profession of faith, … Read more
“TikTok will unfortunately be forced to close on January 19”or Sunday, announced the popular application on X Friday evening, unless “the Joe Biden government does not guarantee the non-application of the law” which bans the platform in the United States unless its Chinese owner agrees to sell it. TikTok has been fighting for months against … Read more
Nearly 55 years after its opening in Antibes, Marineland, the “largest marine park in Europe” is closing its doors for good this Sunday evening. Last month, the management of this establishment, known for its representations of orcas and dolphins, explained that this closure was linked to a significant drop in attendance and to the law … Read more
Several hundred Michelin employees demonstrated on Friday against the announced closures of the Vannes (Morbihan) and Cholet (Maine-et-Loire) sites, where the Minister of Industry was verbally attacked by employees in distress, observed by AFP journalists. Came to Cholet in particular “to be in contact with and support employees who are experiencing a human tragedy”the Minister … Read more
The black smoke from the tires burning in front of the gates of the Michelin factory in Cholet contrasts with the sky whitened by a stubborn mist. This heavy atmosphere reflects the morale of the employees who take turns in front of their factory to protest against its closure, announced Tuesday morning. « The rumor … Read more
Two factories idled and more than 1,200 employees on the job: Michelin announced on Tuesday the closure before 2026 of its Cholet and Vannes sites, calling into question “the collapse” of sales of tires for trucks and vans. The management of the French tire manufacturer announced this closure on Tuesday morning to the 1,254 employees … Read more
A cold void has reigned in the corridors of the Komati coal-fired power station since its closure in 2022, when the site was earmarked to host a flagship project in South Africa’s energy transition. Two years after the shutdown of the country’s oldest power plant, the project is slipping. But the delay serves as a … Read more