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Louvre director admits gaps in perimeter cameras after brazen daylight theft of royal jewels The director of the Louvre told French senators this week that surveillance around the museum’s outer walls was “highly insufficient,” acknowledging what many had feared after a daylight raid that saw priceless imperial jewellery stolen from the Apollo Gallery. “There are some perimeter cameras, but they are ageing,” Laurence des Cars told the Senate culture committee as investigators pursued leads in one of the most audacious…

K'naan Takes a Step Back: A Cinematic Journey Begins K'naan, the renowned artist, has decided to step away from the limelight. He has chosen to shift his focus behind the lens for his debut film. Following the release of his 2012 album “Country, God or the Girl,” K'naan felt the weight of the music industry's demands. "Honestly, I’ve likely created enough material for two albums since then. However, I’ve refrained from sharing it, as I lost my drive to produce music," the 46-year-old admits during a video call from his…

In Chad, Hanifa Ali Oumar recently previewed his film "Une femme un destin". A short film as touching as it is funny, which provokes the widows' financial difficulties and the lack of recognition of these women in Chadian society. With this first film, the director won a Golden Silhouette in March 2020 at the 8th edition of the Bafoussam Independent Film Festival in Cameroon. Meet.…