04:12 To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices Issued on: 10/12/2024 – 12:18Modified: 10/12/2024 – 12:36 The ‘For Women in Science International Awards’ program was created in 1998. The honour is dished out every year by L’Oréal and UNESCO for exceptional women researches and their contributions to the progress of science. This year, the Foundation launched the 15th edition of the Sub-Saharan African Young Talent program. FRANCE 24’s Jean-Emile Jammine is joined by award winner, Happyness Ngonyani, doctoral student in Earth and environmental sciences.
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Book Review of What Makes Hands Beautiful?Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What Makes Hands Beautiful? Written by J. F. Bierlein Illustrated by Houda Zahid Ages: 4-6 | 29 Pages Publisher: Independently Published (2024) | ISBN: 979-8336568356 What to Expect: Friendship, problem-solving, positive thinking. In this beautiful picture book, hands become a metaphor for the diversity of people in the world and the myriad ways they are connected by love, community, and shared support. Raniya wants to know: what makes hands beautiful? Her mother has lots of advice for her. She explains that there are all…
New Year’s Eve Events in Adelaide & Where to Watch Fireworks in South Australia New Year’s Eve – Tuesday 31 December 2024 Ring in the new year with a bang at one of the many family friendly celebrations with fireworks happening around SA! New Year’s Eve at Elder Park is back and there are plenty of coastal locations around the state for those celebrating by the sea. And if staying home to party is on the cards this year we have plenty of ideas below to make your get-together with family and friends fun and memorable. The Play & Go…
Explain Storms in a Kid-Friendly Way Understanding helps to reduce fear, so teach your child about weather and storms by reading an age-appropriate book. You can even watch a kid-friendly video. Start by grabbing a few books from the library or purchasing some stories for the next stormy evening. Some news stations have guides for kids created by meteorologists, so check their websites for more information. Share fascinating facts about storms. Tell them that thunder is the sound of clouds bumping together and that the pouring rain helps plants grow. Small children will appreciate that storms can help nourish the Earth with…
01:30 To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices Issued on: 10/12/2024 – 12:26Modified: 10/12/2024 – 12:39 The Dakar fashion week wrapped up in spectacular style, turning Senegal into the epicentre of pan-African haute-couture. Designers from South-Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast and beyond brought patterns, audacious colours, and fearless creativity. The event coincided with Dakar’s Biennale artist fashion theme, merging art and couture seemlessly. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Caitlin Kelly.
France has started the withdrawal of its military from Chad with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena, the French army said, two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defence cooperation pact with Paris.In a surprise move, the government of Chad – an ally of the West in the fight against Islamist militants in the region – ended the defence cooperation pact on Nov. 28.Read moreChad ends military cooperation with FranceTerms and conditions of the withdrawal and whether any French troops will remain in the central African country altogether have yet be to agreed, but…
06:01 To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices Issued on: 10/12/2024 – 20:54Modified: 10/12/2024 – 20:56 A UN high-level mission in Ethiopia led by Education Cannot Wait calls for innovative financing solutions to urgently address the education needs of 9 million crisis-affected out-of-school children. FRANCE 24’s Yinka Oyetade speaks to Education Cannot Wait’s Executive Director, Yasmine Sherif.
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s former president, has been declared the winner of the presidential election, securing 56.5% of the vote. His campaign, focused on tackling the economic crisis, resonated with young Ghanaians seeking change. Celebrations have erupted nationwide as supporters of his National Democratic Congress partied in vibrant colors. Also, French-Cameroonian journalist Charles Onana and his publisher have been convicted in France for denying the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi population. Following the release of his book in 2019, survivor associations have denounced several passages as being dismissive, a claim the writer rejected during his trial in Paris last October. Finally, in Zimbabwe, the country’s…
Book Review of Seemore the SeagullSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Seemore the Seagull Written by Ralph Tufo Illustrated by Amanda Grafe Photography by Steve Levin Ages: 3-10 | 29 Pages Publisher: Leaning Rock Press (2021) | ISBN: 978-1950323548 What to Expect: Rhyming, diversity, and cooperation. In Seemore the Seagull, author Ralph Tufo skillfully creates a rhyming poem that not only provides a narrative from a seagull’s perspective but also engages the readers with its playful rhythm. Seemore the Seagull loves to fly through the sky and dine at Kelly’s Roast Beef—well, dine at the trash…
ASPIRING DANCERS AND SINGERS – ACPA want you! This your last chance to be a part of one of Adelaide’s most exciting shows! FINAL ROUND of auditions for Australian Company of Performing Arts production of FROZEN JR are here! FROZEN JR LIVE will be happening April School Holidays in 2025. Join ACPA & the Arendelle folk for an enchanting performance! This opportunity is open to all 7-19 year olds in South Australia. AUDITION DATE: Friday 10 January 2025 @ ACPA STUDIOS | 11:00am – 12:00am* For more information and all enquiries please visit the Australian Company of…