A remarkably early, record-breaking heat wave hit the southern part of West Africa in mid-February. Climate change made this extreme heat 10 times as likely, according to a new analysis by an international team of scientists. It also pushed the heat index about four degrees Celsius higher than it would have been without the extra greenhouse gases in the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels.Officials saw the unusual temperatures coming, and national weather agencies in Ghana and Nigeria issued warnings to the public. The Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament took place in Ivory Coast during the heat wave, and players…
Author: catfish
Dozens of Nigerian schoolchildren who were kidnapped this month have been released, officials said on Sunday. The Nigerian military said that 137 children had been freed by security forces in the northwest of the country.The children were abducted on March 7 from their school in Kuriga, a small town in the state of Kaduna, the latest in a long series of kidnappings that have plagued Africa’s most populous nation. The exact number of children taken from Kuriga remains murky.The state’s governor, Uba Sani, announced the return of the children, but he did not provide additional information on the circumstances of…
9 a.m. Learn about South Africa’s history The Castle of Good Hope was built as a fort starting in 1666 by the colonists of the Dutch East India Company. It now stands as the oldest colonial building in South Africa. It served many purposes over the years, including a military base, a slave port and a government headquarters. Today, the castle houses nine mini-museums that tell the story of the diverse people who shaped the Cape and the nation. The Cape Heritage Museum was created by Igshaan Higgins, a human rights lawyer, during the pandemic. With artifacts that Mr. Higgins…
She had badgered her friends and family to persuade them to vote for a major change of government. And on Friday, Aminata Faye, 22, stood at the front of a stadium in Senegal, in the city of Mbour, waiting to hear the opposition politician who had inspired her — and his presidential candidate — in the last stop in a breakneck campaign.“They’re the only ones saying they’re going to change the system,” said Ms. Faye, a college student.The West African nation of Senegal votes for a new president Sunday, in an election that many young people see as a chance…
Home » Spanish Vocabulary » How to Order Food in Mexico: 28 Useful Phrases in Spanish If you’re visiting Mexico, you’re in luck because it’s a gastronomic paradise. Much of the food is grown locally and spices rule, so the food choices? ¡Excelente! (Excellent!) In this post, you’ll find out exactly how to order food in Mexico. I’ll share with you the Mexican Spanish phrases to order delicious, authentic food just the way you want it and get that comida (food) on your plate! Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can…
Touch a Truck is a FREE school holiday event where kids can get up close and personal with their favourite trucks, heavy machinery and all things motor to see how they work. The event will be held at Civic Park, Modbury and feature City of Tea Tree Gully vehicles, garbage trucks, emergency vehicles, historic cars and lots more for the kids to see and ‘touch’. Food vendors will be at the event to cater to lunch and snack needs. Parking is available in the Council and library car parks. This is a free event and registration or tickets are not…
Rome, LazioRome is the largest city in Italy. Though fast-paced, it offers exceptional family-friendly excursions that will always prove exciting, no matter how many times you visit the city. With masterpieces on display in Vatican museums and ancient ruins at the Roman Forum, your family will love the adventure. Some of the kid-friendly things to do in the city include attending gladiator school, biking through the Borghese gardens, and signing up for a cooking class. Whatever activity you decide to do, remember to pack your small water pump. Venice, VenetoVenice is a magical city featuring a unique blend of family activities spread…
Written by the talented Kevin Johnson and brought to life with illustrations by the incomparable Kitt Thomas, “Cape” is a story that hits close to home. It speaks to the depth of our hearts and the strength we find in the midst of loss.In “Cape,” we meet a young child grappling with the profound sorrow of losing a cherished loved one. Clutching onto his superhero cape, he seeks solace from the onslaught of memories and emotions that threaten to overwhelm him. But as we all know, memories don’t play fair. They persist no matter how much you resist. Our young…
With the concession of his main rival, a young political outsider backed by a powerful opposition figure has won a surprise outright victory in Senegal’s presidential election only 10 days after being released from jail.Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the anointed candidate of Senegal’s popular and controversial opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. Mr. Faye’s main rival, the governing party candidate Amadou Ba, conceded in a statement congratulating his rival on Monday for winning in the first round.Mr. Faye, who celebrated his 44th birthday on Monday, will become the West African country’s youngest ever president. He had been jailed on charges of defamation…
Home » Spanish Grammar » Parts of Speech » Direct Object Pronouns in Spanish: What They Are and How to Use Them [With Examples] Direct object pronouns in Spanish are little words that replace nouns so you don’t sound repetitive and unnatural. The eight object pronouns in Spanish are me, te, lo, la, nos, os, los, and las. Think of them like this: in English, we use direct object pronouns in sentences like “I bought it today” instead of “I bought a car today.” In this blog post, you’ll learn how to use direct object pronouns in Spanish! Contents Download: This…