Two attacks along Niger’s border with Burkina Faso have killed 39 people, Niamey’s defence ministry said Saturday, accusing “criminals” of massacring civilian populations. The borderlands between Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have long been home to armed insurgents linked to the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda.
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Zoo Nights are back at Adelaide Zoo this Summer for 3 nights only. Soak up summer nights surrounded by the evening calls of the Siamangs or purrs of the Sumatran Tiger, right in the heart of the city. Take a moment to unwind after work, drop in for a special date night or take along the whole family with the unique opportunity to explore the grounds by twilight. This year, Adelaide Zoo will not close between the day session and Zoo Nights events. Visitors with a day ticket can stay on to experience the site by dusk, while event ticket…
1. Cleanliness Is Next to EleganceFirst rule of Italian shoe care: keep them clean. Dirt, dust, and grime are the mortal enemies of leather. After every wear (yes, every wear), I take a soft, damp cloth and wipe down my shoes. It’s a simple step, but it makes a world of difference.For tougher stains, a little saddle soap works wonders. Just be gentle—Italian leather is like a diva; it demands respect. And whatever you do, avoid soaking them in water unless you want to turn your precious loafers into shriveled leather pancakes.2. Moisturize, Moisturize, MoisturizeLeather is skin (fancy cow skin,…
Book Review of I’m Not PoopingSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review I’m Not Pooping Written by Tanya Harvey Illustrated by Sara LaBlanc Ages: 3-6 | 14 Pages Publisher: Newtown Station Press (2024) | ISBN: 978-1-0691403-0-2 What to Expect: Toileting issues, body awareness, and family support. Kate and her sister Reese are playing when … a funny smell fills the air. Reese knows what’s going on—she gently suggests her sister needs to poop, but Kate won’t go—she doesn’t want to stop playing! Even when their mum steps in, Kate angrily refuses to go poop. Then, something unexpected…
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a party and fireworks on the foreshore in Semaphore. Join the City of Port Adelaide Enfield for the ultimate party and spectacular fireworks display to end the year on Semaphore Foreshore. The festivities kick off at 6pm and continue until the stroke of midnight. This free and family-friendly community event promises thrills for everyone with a night filled with live performances by main stage bands, DJs, and roving entertainment. There will be two amazing fireworks displays and light shows that will illuminate the night sky – the first at 9:30pm and then again at midnight. …
A Broader Christmas VocabularyThe holiday season brings a treasure trove of festive words that evoke the warmth of the season. Here are a few highlights:Santa Claus/Kris Kringle/Father Christmas: The jolly man bringing glad tidings from the North Pole.Christmas Decorations: Whether natural or an artificial tree, they set the stage for a white Christmas.Christmas Carol: Songs like The Little Drummer Boy and Jingle Bells are beloved during the festive season.Holiday Greetings: Sharing season’s greetings or Merry Christmas messages with Christmas cards.Christmas Cookie: Baked with love and perfect for sharing with baby Jesus in the nativity scene or Jack Frost!Fun Word Games…
In the middle of Cape Town’s Cape Flats lies the Philippi Horticutural Area, an agricultural zone that produces more than half of the city’s fresh produce. It sits on top of an aquifer that allows for “drought-proof” farming in a region where intensifying droughts have become the norm. But due to rezoning proposals by developers, the land is under threat.
Guinea has announced three days of national mourning starting Tuesday. On Monday, many in the country felt shock, confusion, sadness and anger after the deaths the evening before of at least 56 people in a stampede at a football match. The crush happened in the city of Nzérékoré during the final of a tournament played on Sunday night. Many spectators are still in hospital amid fears that the death toll could rise.
Book Review of Are You Nervuz?Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Are You Nervuz? Written by M. Atta Illustrated by Jessica Bever Ages: 4-8 | 29 Pages Publisher: M.Atta (2024) | ISBN: 979-8991693004 What to Expect: Social-Emotional Learning, Back-to-School, and Multicultural. Ever feel excited, scared, and worried about something new? You are not alone. In Are You Nervuz? Mousa is a young boy who is nervous about starting at a new school. The story follows Mousa’s journey as he prepares for his first day, faces his fears, and eventually realizes that he is not the only one who…
In Angola on the first ever visit paid by a US president, Joe Biden on Tuesday said that the US is all in on Africa and highlighted the global stakes resting on the continent’s realisation of its goals. Biden’s counterpart and host, Angola President Joao Lourenco, was equally effusive about the value of the trip.