A group of senior military officers appeared on television in the oil-rich Central African nation of Gabon early Wednesday and announced they were seizing power, hours after the incumbent president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, was re-elected for a third term.The officers, who claimed to represent the major arms of the security forces, said they were canceling the election results, suspending the government and closing the country’s borders until further notice.There was no immediate reaction from Mr. Bongo or the government. Bursts of gunfire could be heard in the capital, Libreville, shortly after the broadcast ended, Reuters reported.“We have decided to defend…
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Home » Spanish Vocabulary » How to Order Coffee in Spanish with 75 Words and Phrases If you’re a coffee lover visiting a Spanish-speaking country, knowing how to order your cup of joe is a must. We’re here to save you from a pre-caffeine panic when the barista asks you “¿En que le puedo ayudar?” (How can I help you?) In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know to order your favorite coffee drink. We’ll go over how to place an order, the different types of coffee drinks and the many types of milks and other additives you…
Stirling Laneways is more than a market. It is a celebration of local village life and the spectacular seasons in the Adelaide Hills. It brings something colourful, cozy and a little bit crazy to market Sundays in Stirling from September to April each year. Each market event celebrates life with a different fun theme that creates an engaging atmosphere and makes the fourth Sunday in Stirling a unique experience for both locals and those new to exploring the wonderful Adelaide Hills world. After many seasons the event is well recognised for its trademark artistic driven bent. It won Mainstreet SA’s Market…
Academic change and expansionOne of the most notable aspects of Key stage 3, is the expansion of the academic curriculum. Students will be introduced to a wider range of subjects, that go much further than what they were taught in primary school. Alongside core subjects like English, Maths and Science, they will also take part in subjects such as History, Foreign languages, Geography, Art, Music and Physical Education. This wide exposure helps students discover their passions and areas of strengths, setting the foundation for future academic choices. As a parent, you can encourage your child to explore further by discussing…
A group of senior Gabonese military officers appeared on television in the early hours of Wednesday and said they had taken power, after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term. Issued on: 30/08/2023 – 07:00Modified: 30/08/2023 – 07:07 1 min Appearing on the television channel Gabon 24, the officers said they represented all security and defence forces in the Central African nation. They said the election results were cancelled, all borders closed until further notice and state institutions dissolved.There was no immediate comment from the government of the OPEC+-member nation.”In the name of the…
Home » Spanish Vocabulary » 40 Spanish Proverbs About Love to Express the Emotion Like a Native No matter how old you get, you can always benefit from a little advice when it comes to el amor (love). Excitingly, some of what the Spanish language has to say about love doesn’t even exist in English! Here is a list of some of the best Spanish love proverbs—both new and old—to guide you along the path of life, love and Spanish language acquirement. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere.…
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken From the studio that brought you Shrek & How to Train Your Dragon comes Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken. In Cinemas these September Holidays. This year, DreamWorks Animation dives into the turbulent waters of high school with a hilarious, heartfelt action comedy about a shy teenager who discovers that she’s part of a legendary royal lineage of mythical sea krakens and that her destiny, in the depths of the oceans, is bigger than she ever dreamed. Watch the trailer: For more information about the film, visit the Universal Pictures Australia website Prize Details WIN a family pass…
Heading straight into A LevelsA Levels are the next natural step in a child’s progression and will show them how they can use the skills from their GCSE years. A Levels are also the next level of progression before students decide if they would like to enter university as the next stage in their educational or career path. Exploring Sixth Form will allow your child to go much further with their studies in all areas, and it will often be where teenagers head to next if they don’t go on to pursue a career or attend a college.Gives students the…
Algeria’s foreign minister on Tuesday proposed a six-month transitional plan for neighbouring Niger, whose coup leader seeks a far longer timeline back to democracy. Issued on: 29/08/2023 – 21:35 2 min Ahmed Attaf gave his suggested framework after a tour last week to three of Niger’s neighbouring countries in the West African bloc ECOWAS, which has threatened to send a military force if Niger’s new military regime fails to restore democracy.Attaf reiterated Algeria’s rejection of military intervention in Niger and said Algiers would not allow its airspace to be used to that end.He proposed a half-year transitional phase to allow…
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 29/08/2023 – 22:58 10:22 In tonight’s edition: Sudan’s military leader General Abdel Fattah-al-Burhan visits Egypt on his first trip abroad since Sudan spiralled into war. And our reporters meet Sudanese migrants escaping war by fleeing into Tunisia, most are left in desperate conditions. And the UN secretary general calls for the pullout of 13,000 peacekeepers from Mali. Read more on related topics: