Christopher A. Wray, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, paid a rare visit to sub-Saharan Africa this week to discuss counterterrorism strategies with regional partners at a time when both the Islamic State and Al Qaeda are gaining momentum on the continent.Mr. Wray, who met with officials in Kenya and Nigeria, repeated his warning that the United States and its allies worldwide are “operating in a heightened threat environment” that has been energized by the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.“The main reason for my visit to both countries was to raise awareness about threats on the…
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Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA in Adelaide – Review Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA is an absolutely spectacular production with dazzling costumes, a moving set that fires the imagination and incredible performers delivering daring acrobatic feats that seem physically impossible. When you think of a Cirque du Soleil production, you expect creativity, daring and spectacle and this show certainly delivers! Between the visually breathtaking giant butterfly, a majestic horse and lioness, the mesmerising fountain of water flowing in patterns from the peak of the big top, the huge disc backdrop and the breathtaking performances, LUZIA creates a sense of awe that comes…
Self care is about giving yourself time alone to reset and refresh, but it doesn’t mean you should always be alone. Even people who like their own company have a social need to some extent, and it can be hard to find the time and energy to fill this need.This is a very common issue with stay-at-home parents. If you go to work, you get some social interaction, even if it’s not with your friends. But if you’re at home with your kids all day, you might crave some adult interaction. Most adults struggle to keep up with friendships, especially when…
Book Review of Double Booking: The Tail of the Mummy CatSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Chas! Pangburn and Kim Shearer Illustrated by Nic Touris Ages: 7-12 | 128 Pages Publisher: Papercutz (2024) | ISBN-13: 978-1545809280 What to Expect: Friendship, Egypt, adventure, sibling differences, magic, and cats. In Double Booking: The Tail of the Mummy Cat, readers embark on a unique graphic novel adventure. They can physically turn the book upside down to read the story from a different perspective, adding an interactive twist to the reading experience! An unexpected work assignment means Otto…
WIN A Winter ChocFest Dome Dining Experience & Rocky Road Making Workshop at Barossa Valley Chocolate Company Chocolate lovers will be able to indulge their sweetest desires in the cosiest of natural settings this July when the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company hosts Winter ChocFest, South Australia’s most delicious mid-year festival that returns in 2024 with a family-friendly program of mouthwatering hot chocolate events including new private Dome Dining Experiences overlooking stunning vineyards. READ MORE ABOUT WINTER CHOCFEST HERE READ OUR REVIEW OF BAROSSA VALLEY CHOCOLATE COMPANY Dining Domes: The venue’s four Dining Domes can host groups of four or eight…
President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South African party leaders to work together in the public interest Sunday, after his ANC lost its 30-year-old governing majority in a bruising general election. Issued on: 02/06/2024 – 15:13Modified: 02/06/2024 – 21:23 3 min But, in a sign of possible turmoil to come, the graft-tainted former president Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony and his third-placed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party refused to recognise the results.The final tally gave Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress 159 places in the 400-seat National Assembly, its lowest score in a general election.The centre-right opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) was on 87,…
On a dark night in February, two male lions stood in the shallows of the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, in Uganda, and looked across the water. Nearly a mile away was the shore on the other side. Hippos and 16-foot crocodiles inhabit the channel, which can be 20-feet deep in places.Barely 12 hours earlier, the two males had lost a battle for territory and were lucky to still be alive. Remaining on this side of the channel was dangerous, and they could probably hear the roars of female lions in the distance.As with many cat species, lions…
Entering a new era of unpredictable politics, South Africa’s newly elected Parliament convened for the first time on Friday as lawmakers prepared to elect the country’s next president after national elections last month.The long-governing African National Congress, which failed to secure an absolute majority for the first time since it came to power after the end of apartheid, was expected to form a delicate alliance with rival parties, clearing the way for Cyril Ramaphosa to be elected president for a second term.But the two weeks after the election have been marked by turbulent negotiations between the A.N.C., which Mr. Ramaphosa…
On an outdoor basketball court surrounded by seashell-scattered sand last month, a man coached a group of teenage girls through a drill. The staccato pounding of their dribbles alternated in the hot air with a tinnier sound in the distance: men hammering nails into wood while a bleating white billy goat looked on.The coach, Abibou Sall, 34, instructed his players to dribble along the sideline, first with their left hands, then their right. Don’t look down at the ball, he told them, wanting the girls to learn to trust their hands.Sall is a physical trainer for the Pikine Basket Club,…
The Fascination with African WildlifeSafaris in Africa provide more than just a chance to see animals; they offer an immersive experience into the heart of nature. The data from Audley Travel, which analyzed US Google search trends, reveals a deep-rooted interest in Africa’s diverse fauna, highlighting the unique allure of its wildlife.LionsLions are undeniably the most sought-after safari animals, earning their status as the kings and queens of the savanna. Their depiction in popular culture has only strengthened their regal image. David Katwiwa, a safari specialist at Audley Travel, recounts a memorable encounter: “Watching a pride of lionesses with their…