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Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Official: Papa Amadou Diallo joins Norwich City FC
The young Senegalese winger joins the Canaries to bolster the attack of the English Championship club. Papa Amadou Diallo / Credit Photo : @NorwichCityFC Papa Amadou Diallo has officially signed with Norwich City FC this Thursday, July 24. The Senegalese forward arrives from FC Metz in France, aiming to make his mark in the English Championship this season. Papa Amadou Diallo becomes the latest attacking addition for the Canaries, who secured his signature despite competition from several European clubs. Developed at Génération Foot, the 2022 CHAN Africa Champion joined Metz in February 2023, where he emerged as one of the team's key offensive threats. With 7 goals in 33 matches across all competitions for the Grenats last season, his versatile profile and ability to play on the wings caught the eye of Norwich's sporting directors. "Norwich City have completed the signing of Senegalese winger Papa Amadou Diallo from Metz (Ligue 2) for an undisclosed fee. The Senegal international signs a four-year contract, with an option for an additional year, and will wear the number 19," announced the English club. Now a Norwich City FC player, Papa Amadou Diallo arrives in England's second division for his first experience abroad. "I've always dreamed of playing in England. This is something new for me, but I'm ready to take on the challenge ahead. I always wanted to play for Norwich City. I'm excited about the club's project and vision, and I can't wait to get to England to meet my new teammates and the fans," said the Senegalese forward enthusiastically.
Local France
22-07-2025
- Local France
French court jails three in Champagne ‘slaves' trial
The Champagne region is under tough scrutiny, with another inquiry looking into alleged exploitation of Ukrainians during the same 2023 harvest, a summer marked by exceptional heat and the death of four grape pickers. A lawyer for the victims – more than 50 mostly undocumented migrant workers from Mali, Mauritania, Ivory Coast and Senegal – said the court had made a 'historic' decision. The victims, who said they had been treated 'like slaves', also welcomed the ruling. 'The people were working in really bad conditions, and this decision is fair,' said Amadou Diallo, a 39-year-old from Senegal. The court sentenced the director of a servicing company called Anavim, a Kyrgyz woman in her forties, to two years behind bars, and another two years suspended. She had denied being responsible for the housing conditions, and blamed the two other defendants suspected of recruiting the harvesters. The court sentenced the two others, both men in their thirties, to one year in jail, alongside suspended terms. All three were found guilty of human trafficking – defined under French law as 'recruiting, transporting, transferring, housing or receiving a person to exploit them', by means of coerced employment, abusing a position of authority, abusing a vulnerable situation or in exchange of payment or benefits. The Anavim director was also found guilty of crimes including concealing employment of workers. The court in Chalons-en-Champagne dissolved the servicing company and ordered a wine-making cooperative it worked with to pay a €75,000 fine. The court ordered the three guilty to pay €4,000 each to every victim. Advertisement A lawyer for the Anavim director called the ruling 'unfair' and said there would be an appeal. 'My client is the ideal culprit for an industry that has long turned a blind eye to its own practices,' said Bruno Questel. Maxime Cessieux, an attorney for the victims, said the 2025 harvest, 'will be closely scrutinised and no one will be able to say, 'I didn't know, I didn't understand, I didn't know who these people in my vineyards were'.' In September 2023, the labour inspectorate found that accommodation provided by Anavim for grape pickers southwest of Reims 'seriously undermined' their safety, health and dignity. The accommodation was subsequently closed by the prefecture, which had pointed to makeshift bedding and, 'the appalling state of the toilets, washrooms and communal areas'. Camara Sikou, one of the victims, told the court the workers had been treated 'like slaves'. 'They put us in an abandoned building, with no food, no water, no nothing,' added Modibo Sidibe, who said the workers were in the fields from 5am until 6pm. The Comite Champagne, which represents winegrowers and champagne houses, was a plaintiff in the trial. Advertisement 'You don't play with the health and safety of seasonal workers. Nor are we playing with the image of our appellation,' the trade association said. The CGT champagne trade union said the punishment was not sufficient. 'What we are asking for is the downgrading of the harvest,' in zones where the offences were committed so it could no longer be used to produce champagne, said Jose Blanco, CGT general secretary. Every year, around 120,000 seasonal workers are recruited to pick the grapes grown across 34,000 hectares in the Champagne region. In 2023, four harvesters died, possibly the result of sunstroke after working in scorching heat. A service provider and its manager will go on trial in November on suspicion of having housed 40 Ukrainians in unfit conditions.
Int'l Business Times
22-07-2025
- Int'l Business Times
France Jails Three In Champagne 'Slaves' Case
A French court on Monday jailed three people for human trafficking in the champagne industry, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling conditions. The Champagne region is under tough scrutiny, with another inquiry looking into the use of Ukrainians during the same 2023 harvest, which was marked by exceptional heat and the death of four grape pickers. A lawyer for the victims -- more than 50 mostly undocumented migrant workers from Mali, Mauritania, Ivory Coast and Senegal -- said the court had made a "historic" decision. The victims, who said they had been treated "like slaves", also praised the ruling. "The people were working in really bad conditions, and this decision is fair," said Amadou Diallo, a 39-year-old from Senegal. The court sentenced the director of a servicing company called Anavim, a Kyrgyz woman in her forties, to two years behind bars, and another two years suspended. She had denied being responsible for the housing conditions, and blamed the two other defendants suspected of recruiting the harvesters. The court sentenced the two others, both men in their thirties, to one year in jail, alongside suspended terms. All three were found guilty of human trafficking -- defined under French law as "recruiting, transporting, transferring, housing or receiving a person to exploit them," by means of coerced employment, abusing a position of authority, abusing a vulnerable situation or in exchange of payment or benefits. The Anavim director was also found guilty of crimes including concealing employment of workers. The court in Chalons-en-Champagne dissolved the servicing company and ordered a wine-making cooperative it worked with to pay a 75,000-euro ($87,000) fine. The court ordered the three guilty to pay 4,000 euros each to each victim. A lawyer for the Anavim director called the ruling "unfair" and said there would be an appeal. "My client is the ideal culprit for an industry that has long turned a blind eye to its own practices," said Bruno Questel. Maxime Cessieux, an attorney for the victims, said the 2025 harvest "will be closely scrutinised and no one will be able to say 'I didn't know, I didn't understand, I didn't know who these people in my vineyards were'." In September 2023, the labour inspectorate found that the accommodation provided by Anavim for grape pickers southwest of Reims "seriously undermined" their safety, health and dignity. The accommodation was subsequently closed by the prefecture, which had pointed to makeshift bedding and "the appalling state of the toilets, washrooms and communal areas." Camara Sikou, one of the victims, told the court the workers had been treated "like slaves." "They put us in an abandoned building, with no food, no water, no nothing," added Modibo Sidibe, who said the workers were in the fields from 5.00am until 6.00pm. The Comite Champagne, which represents winegrowers and champagne houses, was a plaintiff in the trial. "You don't play with the health and safety of seasonal workers. Nor are we playing with the image of our appellation," the trade association said. The CGT champagne trade union said the punishment was not sufficient. "What we are asking for is the downgrading of the harvest" in the zones where the offences were committed so it could no longer be used to produce champagne, said Jose Blanco, CGT general secretary. Every year, around 120,000 seasonal workers are recruited to pick the grapes grown across 34,000 hectares (84,000 acres) in the Champagne region. In 2023, four harvesters died, possibly the result of sunstroke after working in scorching heat. A service provider and its manager will go on trial in November on suspicion of having housed 40 Ukrainians in unfit conditions.
Gulf Business
11-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
DHL to invest over EUR500m in Middle East growth markets by 2030
Image: Supplied DHL Group has said it will invest more than EUR500m ($540m) in the Middle East through 2030, with a strategic focus on the rapidly expanding economies of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The investment will span all four business divisions — DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL eCommerce — and is aimed at strengthening logistics infrastructure, expanding capacity, and improving service capabilities across the region. The commitment forms part of the group's broader Strategy 2030, launched last year, which prioritises growth markets amid shifting global trade patterns. 'The Gulf Cooperation Council is rapidly emerging as a global logistics and innovation hub,' said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. 'Our investment reflects the region's increasing importance in connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa, and our commitment to supporting its transformation into a global trade catalyst.' Support for trade, supply chain resilience and e-commerce growth DHL Group said the new investment will improve services such as express parcel delivery, freight forwarding, warehousing and fulfillment, customs brokerage, and sector-specific logistics for life sciences, healthcare, e-commerce, and energy. 'DHL Supply Chain has actively expanded in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in recent years, recognising the region's growing logistics maturity and demand for sophisticated, outsourced supply chain solutions,' said Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Middle East & Africa, added: 'This investment reinforces our confidence in the region's economic trajectory. Our goal is to stay ahead in digital capabilities and sustainable transportation, helping customers build resilience and unlock growth in an uncertain world.' Key focus areas for investment DHL outlined several strategic initiatives under its EUR500m regional investment plan: DHL Express will invest in hub and gateway facilities and expand aviation capacity to enhance delivery speed and network efficiency. DHL Global Forwarding will grow its regional presence, expand its fleet — including electric trucks — and pursue joint ventures, including one with Etihad Rail, to enhance multimodal connectivity. DHL Supply Chain will increase warehouse capacity, modernize equipment, and integrate automation and advanced technologies in Saudi Arabia and UAE. DHL eCommerce will boost its last-mile delivery capabilities, supported by its recent acquisition of AJEX in Saudi Arabia, to meet surging e-commerce demand. Backing regional sustainability agendas Aligned with sustainability goals in the UAE and the kingdom, DHL Group said it will allocate a portion of the investment toward green logistics. This includes alternative fuels, electric vehicles, sustainable aviation fuels, and solar-powered logistics facilities. The company aims to help customers meet net-zero emissions targets while ensuring supply chains are future-proofed. The investment also aims to support tourism-related logistics, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where high-end B2C inbound demand is accelerating due to the kingdom's Vision 2030 strategy and global event hosting ambitions.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Columbus contortionist appears on America's Got Talent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus resident who was born with the gift of contortion is in the running to potentially be the next best talent in America. Amadou Diallo moved to Columbus from Conakry, Guinea, in 2024 and recently appeared on the newest season of America's Got Talent on NBC. Diallo's talent not only got the approval from all of the show's judges but also made jaws drop during his showcase. Diallo is a contortionist who always knew he was super flexible, but didn't put his talent to use until 2017. He started using his unique and challenging poses as a form of art and entertainment. Health-centric café featuring smoothies, breakfast wraps to open in Hilliard Auditions for AGT were a dream come true for Diallo, who has the chance to appear in the live shows. Diallo appeared on the show's season premiere, earning positive feedback that described Diallo's act as 'amazing.' Diallo received a 'yes' from judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Sofia Vergara. 'I can't believe I got to perform on the stage,' Diallo said. 'It's my dream to perform… I want to win.' Along with practicing his contortion acts until 3 a.m., Diallo was working two jobs. However, Diallo found his inspiration through his twin brother, who still lives in Guinea. Diallo hopes to be reunited with his brother in the U.S. If chosen for the live shows of AGT, Diallo said he will continue to work harder on his skills, helping him move on in the competition. While on his journey, Diallo is also hoping to see more opportunities with his contortion acts in the Columbus area as well. Season 20 of America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC4. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
