Thousands protested deteriorating living standards outside the prime minister’s office in Tunis on Saturday following a call from Tunisia’s main trade union confederation. Issued on: 02/03/2024 – 20:46 1 min “The economic and social situation continues to worsen,” the confederation’s head, Noureddine Taboubi, said in a speech to protesters.Taboubi said the state’s ability to service its foreign debt in 2023 had been “to the detriment of the people and resulted in shortages of basic products”.He criticised the implementation of “diktats from the International Monetary Fund” (IMF) at the expense of ordinary Tunisians.The Tunisian economy is at a standstill with growth…
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Homeschooling is no longer a novel concept but a thriving educational phenomenon, especially in the ever-evolving landscape of the 21st century. It’s a movement that has transcended the traditional classroom and adapted to the diverse needs and desires of parents and children alike. As homeschooling continues to gain popularity, it’s essential to explore the many homeschooling styles available in 2023. These styles have not only stood the test of time but have also evolved to meet the ever-changing demands of modern education. In this article, we’ll embark on a journey to discover ten distinctive homeschooling styles that are redefining education…
Several hundred people rallied in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday calling for the country’s postponed presidential elections to be held before April 2, the date when incumbent Macky Sall’s term is set to end. Issued on: 02/03/2024 – 21:54 2 min The protesters gathered at a sandy lot in a working-class neighbourhood for the protest, called by the “Resistance Front”, an alliance of opposition parties and campaigning groups.Many brandished Senegalese flags and portraits of the opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, jailed since July for “incitement to insurrection” and barred from running in the presidential vote. Sonko has endorsed Bassirou Diomaye…
Around 170 people were “executed” in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional public prosecutor said Sunday. Issued on: 03/03/2024 – 10:59 1 min Aly Benjamin Coulibaly said he received reports of the attacks on the villages of Komsilga, Nodin and Soroe in Yatenga province on February 25, with a provisional toll of “around 170 people executed”.The attacks left others wounded and caused material damage, the prosecutor for the northern town of Ouahigouya added in a statement.He said his office ordered an investigation and appealed to the public for information.Survivors of the attacks told…
Issued on: 05/03/2024 – 15:04 A respected and passionate author has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her desire to ensure democracy, rights and freedoms and to speak up for women. Lola Shoneyin is a Nigerian author and poet. One of her latest projects is a stunning poem entitled “A Fragile State”. It’s part of a project undertaken by the Financial Times, centered on the theme of “Democracy 2024”. She joined us for Perspective.
Family Friendly Dining at Gun Bae Korean in Adelaide Looking for a quick, tasty, and family-friendly meal in the city’s east end? Our favourite spot is Gun Bae! Review by Claire Davill Gun Bae is a casual Korean restaurant, located down Union Street, just off Rundle Street. It’s open for lunch and dinner, and it’s become our go-to for fast, tasty food with something for everyone. Even picky eaters will find something they love here. The menu is simple, with a focus on fried chicken – crunchy and perfectly cooked, with a variety of sauces. The other dishes are served…
How many times can you download?We have allowed multiple copies of the printable file to be available, there is no restriction on the download. We have also made sure it’s easy to print as there is lots of white space around the main activities so it won’t grab all your printer ink! You can also be happy that your child is using something a bit more educational as it’s so easy in the holidays to fall back on screens, especially if you are still working. This is a great way to entertain kids, offers educational benefits and the coloring helps with…
Senegalese President Macky Sall has scheduled a delayed presidential election for March 24, the government said on Wednesday, after a top court ruled that a proposal to hold the vote after his mandate expires on April 2 was unconstitutional. Issued on: 06/03/2024 – 22:10Modified: 07/03/2024 – 10:44 3 min Senegalese voters should finally head to the polls at the end of March, following a string of announcements late Wednesday marking the latest twist in weeks of crisis triggered by the delay to the presidential election.But there is still some confusion on the precise date of the first-round vote.While President Macky…
Home » Spanish Learning Resources » Audio » 10 Best Bachata Songs of All Time to Learn Spanish From ¿Te gusta la bachata? (Do you like bachata?) If you’ve somehow stumbled across this article without knowing what bachata is—well, it’s both a style of music and dance that originated in the Dominican Republic during the 20th century. Even though bachata is quite young (it only took hold of the popular imagination in the 1980s), its potent combination of sensual lyrics and expressive dance movements have won it countless fans from outside its country of origin. Not only is it great…
The army chiefs of military-ruled Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso on Wednesday announced the creation of a joint force to battle long-running jihadist rebellions raging in their countries. Issued on: 07/03/2024 – 05:09 1 min The new force “will be operational as soon as possible to take into account the security challenges in our space”, Niger’s army chief Moussa Salaou Barmou said in a statement following talks in Niamey.”We are convinced that, with the combined efforts of our three countries, we will manage to create the conditions for a shared security,” he added.The size of the joint force was unspecified…