Since it took control over the country in a July 2023 coup, Niger’s military junta has been cutting ties with France and forging stronger ones with fellow juntas in Burkina Faso and Mali. One example of this shift is Tuesday’s rebranding of a major avenue in Niamey after Djibo Bakary – a key figure in Niger’s struggle for independence.
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Greenpeace is sounding the alarm over what it calls an environmental and public health disaster in Ghana, pointing the finger at fast fashion. The clothing is imported and meant to be sold in Accra’s largest second-hand market, but it’s of such bad quality that stall owners are unable to sell it and have to throw it away. In Perspective, we spoke to Sam Quashie-Idun, head of investigations at Greenpeace Africa.
More than 140 people were killed and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while bystanders were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle, emergency services said Wednesday.
In tonight’s edition: Kenya’s Senate votes to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in an impeachment trial over alleged corruption. Also, the UN’s climate chief says that richer countries must do more to fund poorer nations’ races to combat global warming. Plus, we report on increased demand for childcare options in the Ivory Coast as more women take their careers to the next level.
Kenyan senators voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office despite his absence from his impeachment trial due to hospitalisation. Gachagua had pleaded not guilty to 11 charges of “gross violation” of the constitution the previous day. Hours later, President William Ruto nominated serving Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki to replace him.
Book Review of The Centipede with Only 99 FeetSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written and Illustrated by Nate Williams Ages: 4+ | 39 Pages Publisher: Nate Williams (2024) | ISBN: 9798339253129 What to Expect: Friendship, inclusion, diversity, individuality, empathy In this cheerful picture book, anthropomorphic insects help readers to think about what it means to be different—and what it means to be kind. JJ is very nervous about introducing himself to the other bugs in the KINDer Garden Elementary. Centipedes are supposed to have 100 feet, but he only has 99; JJ’s worst fears are realized…
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! is a stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. Since the debut of Gabby’s Dollhouse on screens, kids around the world have been having one big ‘Sprinkle Party’ with Gabby and her friends. In this a-MEOW-zing new musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a colour cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colours again to set things right. Gabby, Pandy Paws and friends travel to Mermaid-Lantis, Caturn and…
What Does Natural Hair Loss Look Like?As someone who has always had a lot of hair, it’s stressful when this starts to change. But what is normal? It’s important to recognise that some degree of hair loss is routine and happens every day. On average a person sheds between 50 to 100 hairs per day as part of their own natural cycle. Hair follicles go through different stages, so finding a few strands of hair in your brush or on your pillow is completely normal. If you start noticing excessive shedding, or thinning patches, I have these at the crown;…
Staffan de Mistura, the UN envoy to Western Sahara, proposed dividing the disputed territory between Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front as a potential solution to the long-running conflict. The idea was swiftly rejected by Sidi Omar, the Polisario representative to the UN.
In tonight’s edition: Kenyan President William Ruto names his new deputy, but the previous vice president is fighting his impeachment. Also, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits the country’s eastern region amid devastation caused by floods. Finally, we speak to South African fine artist Reggie Khumalo about his exhibit at the “Also Known As Africa” art fair here in Paris.