Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Friday rejected the candidacy of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to run in next month’s presidential vote, his lawyer said, after a long-running judicial saga around the firebrand politician. Issued on: 05/01/2024 – 21:59 2 min The 49-year-old, who came third in the 2019 presidential election, has been at the centre of a bitter stand-off with the state that has lasted more than two years and sparked often deadly unrest.Sonko’s lawyer, Cire Cledor Ly, said the candidacy had been rejected on the grounds that the application was incomplete.”When we entered, (Council) President Badio Camara immediately notified…
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Issued on: 05/01/2024 – 22:14 South African former athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison, nearly 11 years after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Steenkamp’s mother said her family was “serving a life sentence”. Also, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy for the next presidential election in Senegal has been rejected. And in Benin, we report on how the Dialysis Life Association has seen an increase in mortality rates since the government stopped full medical coverage for chronic illnesses.
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 08/01/2024 – 22:38 11:31 EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24 In tonight’s edition: Ousman Sonko, Gambia’s former interior minister under Yahya Jammeh, faces trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity. Alleged victims hail a landmark day for justice. Also, Ivory Coast’s economic capital is already buzzing with excitement as football fans gear up for the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan. Finally, we shine a spotlight on Africa’s music industry and how Afrobeats singer MohBad’s tragic death laid bare some of the issues within the lucrative Nigerian scene. Read more on…
Issued on: 09/01/2024 – 09:37Modified: 09/01/2024 – 10:03 02:12 Alleged victims of political repression in Gambia hailed a landmark day for justice on Monday as former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko stood trial on charges of crimes against humanity committed under the regime of ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh. Read more on related topics:
Home » Spanish Learning Resources » Video » 13 TED Talks in Spanish You’ve Been Missing Out On Are you stuck in the infamous “English bubble”? Well, I’ve got a way for you to pop that bubble, expand your horizons and learn tons of cool stuff—all in Spanish. TED Talks are their own unique format of delivering information. Spanish TED Talks in particular are extremely abundant, so buckle up and get ready to explore the big, bright ideas floating around the internet in this format. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can…
Tucked away beside quiet residential streets is a surprisingly large reserve with a fully fenced, accessible playground, beautiful huge trees to climb and all the facilities you need. Review by Claire Davill Gurners Reserve in Rostrevor is definitely a hidden gem. It’s quiet, shaded, and has plenty to offer. Best of all, the playground is fully fenced and suitable for all ages, but especially good for toddlers. The equipment is showing its age, but it’s still wonderful to play on, and obvious care has been taken to ensure accessibility wherever possible. An extra wide gate at the entrance makes it…
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Issued on: 09/01/2024 – 09:42Modified: 09/01/2024 – 10:05 02:05 A new solar power plant has been changing the lives of many people in Niger’s capital city Niamey by reducing the number of power cuts. The plant is the country’s response to ECOWAS sanctions that cut electricity supplies from Nigeria, Niger’s main supplier, and comes as a relief after about five months of economic recession in the country. Read more on related topics:
DR Congo’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday confirmed President Felix Tshisekedi’s landslide victory in a December election for a second term in the poor but mineral-rich massive central African country. Issued on: 09/01/2024 – 21:29 1 min Tshisekedi got 73.47 percent of vote during a December 20 election, the court said.The Democratic Republic of Congo held a presidential, legislative, regional and local election on December 20 that opposition leaders had called a “sham”.Nine opposition candidates signed a declaration in late December rejecting what they termed a “sham” election and called for a re-run.More than 40 million people out of the 100…
In tonight’s edition: Visa or no visa to go to Kenya? President William Ruto advocates for a borderless Africa. But visa-free travel might have a price tag. Also, in an exclusive interview, Chad’s interim Prime Minister Succès Masra talks about the need for a united country. Plus, we report on how the Africa Cup of Nations is a windfall for football lovers but also for betting centres. Ghana is worried the tournament might fuel addiction among young people.