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A Journey to Opportunity: My Unexpected Summer in New York It was March when the winds of fate started to blow favorably. After several engaging discussions with a cryptocurrency startup nestled in the bustling heart of New York City, I received an email that felt like a dream come true: I had landed a summer internship. Given that recruitment typically wraps up by December for most upperclassmen, I felt a surge of relief and excitement. The clock had been ticking, and I was running out of time. The following month, as…

As pilgrims continued to arrive on the second day of visiting St. Peter's Basilica, clouds loomed ominously over Vatican City, creating a dramatic backdrop for their journey. A brief morning rain shower provided little relief from the scorching spring sun, but it didn't deter the steady stream of people eager to pay their respects to Pope Francis. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” a reflection that echoed in the hearts of many as they queued patiently. By the afternoon, the wait had escalated to…

The expansive world of Africa's palm oil industry is swiftly evolving, with sustainability sitting squarely at the core of its transformative potential. Enter Eur Ing Hong Wai Onn, the innovative mind behind the Research Institute for Sustainable Excellence and Leadership (RISEL). As a chartered chemical engineer and environmentalist, Hong offers a radically inspiring perspective on how the process of biomass valorization might just hold the key to revolutionizing the sector continent-wide. Do we dare to dream big…

A recently published study raises an urgent alarm about the precarious status of the world’s peatlands. Described as "dangerously under-protected," these landscapes are not just patches of soggy earth; they are crucial players in our ecosystem. Covering a mere 3% of the Earth's surface, peatlands store more carbon than all of the world's forests combined. Yet, their significance often goes unnoticed. Why is this? Perhaps it's our tendency to overlook the quiet, steadfast guardians of carbon storage. Peatlands serve multiple…

Arsenal had a golden opportunity to claim the Premier League's top spot but stumbled against Bournemouth, losing 2-0 on a challenging Saturday night.Missing Bukayo Saka due to injury, Arsenal played most of the match with just 10 players after William Saliba was sent off for a professional foul following a risky pass from Leandro Trossard.Although Mikel Arteta's squad initially resisted, Bournemouth's Ryan Christie broke through in the 70th minute from a corner, and Justin Kluivert sealed the victory with a penalty in the…

Laurent Gbagbo's return to Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday, June 17, was negotiated step by step by the envoy of the former president and current head of state, Alassane Ouattara. Fahiraman Rodrigue Koné, a sociologist and researcher at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), was in the special edition of RFI. He analyzes how these negotiations can enable a peaceful return for the whole country.…

Brexit is pushing the UK to diversify its trading partners. In this context, since the beginning of 2020, London has strengthened its trade diplomacy with Africa and signed agreements with more than ten African countries. Left for several years, Africa, which represents only 3% of British foreign trade, could play a more important role in the future.…

Cyril Ramaphosa introduced his restoration plan on Thursday, October 15, in entrance of each departments in Cape City. Because the nation faces mass unemployment, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, the president intends to proceed his infrastructure funding plan to revive progress. as reported from Johannesburg, Claire…