Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa. Issued on: 18/12/2023 – 09:37Modified: 18/12/2023 – 12:02 3 min The Economic Partnership Agreement will give Kenya duty-free and quota-free access to the EU, its biggest export market, while European goods will receive progressive tariff reductions.The agreement is the first broad trade deal between the EU and an African nation since 2016 and follows a spending spree by China on lavish infrastructure projects across the continent.”Although today represents a moment…
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Home » Spanish Learning Resources » 23 Captivating Spanish Movies on Hulu If you’re looking for captivating storytelling and vibrant characters, look no further than Spanish movies. Not sure where to start? You can find a great selection of Spanish movies on Hulu! It’s important to note that Hulu itself doesn’t have too many Spanish-language options. To watch most of the movies in this list, you’ll need to link an HBO Max account to your Hulu subscription. From gripping dramas to heartwarming comedies, this curated selection brings the richness of Spanish cinema right to your screen. Contents Download: This blog…
At least eight people were killed and 84 injured following a blast at an oil terminal in Guinea’s capital Conakry early on Monday, a senior police officer said. Issued on: 18/12/2023 – 09:41Modified: 18/12/2023 – 09:44 The officer said the toll was provisional, adding that the blaze was being contained.The blast at the West African nation’s only oil terminal, rocked the Kaloum administrative district in downtown Conakry, blowing out the windows of several nearby homes and forcing hundreds to flee the area, according to a Reuters witness.A huge fire and billowing black smoke could be seen from miles away as firefighters rushed to the area, while several tanker trucks left the depot, escorted by soldiers and…
Issued on: 18/12/2023 – 14:50Modified: 18/12/2023 – 15:18 03:24 © FRANCE 24 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has ruled with an unquestioned grip for the past nine years, won reelection to a third, six-year term in office, election authorities announced Monday. Sisi recorded a landslide victory, securing 89.6% of the vote, the National Election Authority said. However, the enthusiasm displayed by local media and Sisi’s press conference does not reflect public sentiment, FRANCE 24’s correspondent Eduard Cousin said. “They [Egyptian people] felt it was a show, they felt that under Sisi over the past 30 years things have become…
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 18/12/2023 – 23:19 14:21 EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24 An explosion at Guinea’s main oil terminal in Conakry has killed 13 people, injuring scores more. The fire has been largely contained, but concerns over fuel shortages have prompted residents to besiege gas stations nearby. Plus, candidates make one last appeal for votes on the campaign trail ahead of Wednesday’s crunch elections in DR Congo. And on International Migrants Day, we take a look at the situation in Tunisia, where NGOs report daily abuse against refugees. Read more on…
The swift takeover on Tuesday of a major city in Sudan’s agricultural breadbasket by the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group has sent shock waves throughout the country, cast doubt on the might of its rival — Sudan’s army — and opened a new and potentially deadlier phase in the eight-month civil war that has devastated one of Africa’s largest nations.It took the paramilitary group only four days to capture the city, Wad Madani, where tens of thousands of people had fled from the capital, Khartoum, about 100 miles northwest, when the war started in April. The fall of Wad Madani…
New Year’s Eve in 2023 will see the return of the popular Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant. Get set for a night of family magic at the Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant on Sunday 31 December 2023, complete with a spectacular fireworks display. The pageant consists of a local community parade of colourful floats leaving Katherine Drive at 7:30pm, winding its way through the streets of Normanville ending at the beautiful Normanville foreshore at approximately 8pm. There will be plenty of entertainment and activities for the kids such as: Face painters Glitter tattoos Balloon twister Jumping castles Chalk drawing competition Playground…
Getting on the ground and inspecting your floors is another test you can perform to determine how clean your house is. Floors frequently gather debris such as dust, crumbs, and filth.Your floors likely suffer when you don’t have enough time to clean them as thoroughly as you’d want. You’ll notice this as a result when you descend to see them.But cleaning floors, especially ones with hard surfaces, is not always simple. Hire a professional cleaning services in LA to clean yours if you don’t have time to do it yourself.Check Your Closets and CabinetsYou might be surprised to learn that…
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Wednesday replaced his prime minister, tasking his replacement with waging war on corruption, after what he described as last month’s “attempted coup”. Issued on: 21/12/2023 – 01:18 1 min A presidential order sent to AFP said Geraldo Joao Martins “is dismissed from his post as prime minister. The decree comes into force immediately”.Another decree named Rui Duarte Barros as his replacement.”The relentless fight against corruption must be your team’s guiding thread,” Embalo told Barros during his swearing-in ceremony at the presidency.”No one has the right to take public property.”If we discover suspicions of corruption against…
Home » Speaking and Listening to Spanish » Pronunciation Guide to Spanish Vowels, Diphthongs, Triphthongs and Hiatuses Like in English, Spanish vowels are essential for forming words and sentences. They’re also commonly pronounced incorrectly by Spanish learners. While they look the same as our English vowels (a, e, i, o, u and sometimes y), they’re pronounced differently. In this post, you’ll learn all about Spanish vowels and their pronunciations. You’ll also get to know vowel combinations called diphthongs, triphthongs and hiatuses in Spanish, with plenty of examples for you to see them in action.Contents Download: This blog post is available…