Issued on: 09/03/2024 – 15:19Modified: 09/03/2024 – 15:43 02:19 © FRANCE 24 Presidential candidates in Senegal kicked off their election campaigns on Saturday, following weeks of violent protests across the African country after the vote was delayed. The 19 approved candidates vying for the top job now have a shorter period to rally supporters ahead of the March 24 election, expected to be the most tightly contested race since Senegal gained independence more than six decades ago. FRANCE 24’s Sam Bradpiece reports from Dakar. Read more on related topics:
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Issued on: 09/03/2024 – 16:58Modified: 09/03/2024 – 17:04 05:25 © FRANCE 24 Global Education Monitoring Report Director Manos Antoninis on Saturday told FRANCE 24 that despite global progress in gender equality in education, there remains pockets of exclusion from education for girls in countries in West Africa and Afghanistan, according to a recent study published by UNESCO. This is often due to recurring problems such as “discrimination and lack of belief in girls’ potential”, Antoninis said, adding that poverty is also an important factor preventing girls from receiving education. Read more on related topics:
The Adelaide University Sport and Fitness School Holiday Program returns these Autumn holidays, filled with action-packed days to keep your children active over the break. Experienced coaches will assist in developing new sporting skills, whilst building social skills and physical literacy. Your child can take on some of the best elite sports at Adelaide University Sport and Fitness’ School Holiday Program. Coached by some of the university’s elite athletes, they will learn the fundamentals of sports such as AFL, Soccer, Judo, Gymnastics and more. The School Holiday Program will help kids develop understand the importance of interacting with people and…
Versatile SwimwearStarting your packing list with swimwear might seem odd, especially if a city break is on the cards. However, the right pieces can double as stylish outfits beyond the beach. Take for instance, the bikini collection from JadedLDN, which is renowned for eye-catching prints and versatile designs. These bikinis can serve double duty – spend the day lounging by the sea or pool, and then pair the top with high-waisted shorts or a skirt for a casual city wander or a chic café brunch. This strategy not only saves space in your suitcase but ensures you’re ready for a…
Rwanda’s ruling party on Saturday picked President Paul Kagame as its candidate for the July election, teeing up a contest widely expected to return the longtime leader to office for a fourth seven-year term. Issued on: 09/03/2024 – 18:51 1 min The 66-year-old has ruled over the landlocked African nation with an iron fist for decades and won the presidency in elections in 2003, 2010 and 2017 – with more than 90 percent of the vote.Kagame’s candidacy was unopposed during the Rwandan Patriotic Front congress that ended Saturday, the party said. Kagame’s only known challenger in the July polls is opposition Green…
Home » Spanish Language » Moving to Mexico? 15 Things You Should Know That Nobody Tells You Be it about the culture, Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) or burritos, people always have something to say about Mexico. When I moved to Mexico, I quickly learned that this amazing country has so much to offer other than incredible food. If you’re considering jumping on this bandwagon, there are several things you should know before moving to the country of the mariachis. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere.…
Issued on: 10/03/2024 – 10:45Modified: 10/03/2024 – 11:26 02:10 Kidnappings Nigeria © FRANCE 24 Students were just about to settle into their classes after singing Nigeria’s national anthem when the gunshots rang out. Then chaos erupted. It was around 8am on Thursday when dozens of gunmen dressed in military uniforms rode on motorbikes into the school grounds in Kuriga, a quiet agrarian village 100km outside the northwestern Nigerian city of Kaduna. Kidnapping has become an important issue and a threat to everyday life in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu came to power last May promising to change the situation. Read…
Issued on: 10/03/2024 – 10:50Modified: 10/03/2024 – 11:30 01:26 © FRANCE 24 Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo agreed on Saturday to lead the party he founded into the 2025 presidential elections, spokesman Katinan Kone told Reuters following a meeting of the party’s central committee. Gbagbo, president of the West African country from 2000 to 2011, launched his African People’s Party – Cote d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) in 2021 following his acquittal on war crimes charges by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and return from a decade abroad. FRANCE 24’s Justice Baidoo reports from Abidjan. Read more on related topics:
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 13/03/2024 – 21:55 09:31 In tonight’s edition: Kenya’s president delays the country’s controversial commitment to send a police force to tackle violent gangs in Haiti. Rwanda upholds an election ban on oppostiion leader and government critic Victoire Ingabire. And more kidnappings in Kaduna state in northern nigeria this week ramp up fears. the country announced today they will not be paying ransom for the latest school students’ kidnappings. Read more on related topics:
Easter Bunny Run at the Myer Centre Adelaide Get ready for an egg-citing adventure on Easter Sunday at the Myer Centre! Join the FREE fun from 11am until 2pm for the Myer Centre’s Easter Bunny Run, where the hunt for sweet treats gets a fun twist! Snap a joyful pic with the Easter Bunny (don’t forget to tag MyerCentreADL on socials) and grab your exclusive Easter hunt bag to pack with surprises. But wait, there’s more fun in store! Search for the elusive golden eggs hidden at select retailers throughout the Myer Centre, and claim your free Easter gifts when…