Senegal on Sunday voted in parliamentary elections, with the new leaders aiming for a resounding majority to see through the promise of ambitious reform that swept them to power eight months ago. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Caitlin Kelly.
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Book Review of The Friend Dilemma: Emma Just Medium Book 2Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Friendship, change, compromise, and kindness. Emma learns to cope with and adapt to change in this second book of the Emma Just Medium series. Emma is super excited for the start of third grade – she hasn’t seen her best friends for a whole month, and she can’t wait for them to join in all her favorite activities – Lego, science experiments, and soccer – when they have their first play date. To her horror, however, the…
Flooding in South Sudan has displaced more than 379,000 people, the United Nations said in its latest update on Saturday, warning that an upsurge in malaria is “overwhelming” the country’s health system.
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In Botswana thousands of people attended the inauguration of their country’s new president, Duma Boko. His ‘Umbrella For Democratic Change’ party won 36 parliamentary seats and denied former president Mokgweetsi Masisi a second term. Addressing the nation in his first official speech as president, Boko called for unity after an election that brought an end to the former ruling party’s 58 years in power. Details with FRANCE 24 regional correspondent in Cape Town, Tom Canetti.
Mozambique’s opposition on Friday promised fresh protests, as rights groups said at least 30 people had been killed in three weeks of demonstrations over contested election results. More information with Armando Francelino Nhantumbo, journalist in Maputo, Mozambique.
Book Review of WordsSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Words Written by Katherine Davis-Gibbon Illustrated by Anne Berry Ages: 4-6 | 32 Pages Publisher: Riverlet Press (2025) | ISBN: 9781737957690 What to Expect: Language, expression, diversity, and play. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, readers get introduced to words as individuals just like them and learn about their power. Words are not always easy companions. Sometimes, they can be challenging. Some words are difficult to find when you need them. Others can be hurtful or scary. Some only appear at the wrong time, and others have trouble…
A Belgian national working for the DR Congo’s intelligence agency was sentenced to death in connection to an attempted coup in Congo in May. In an appeal, he argued that he is innocent, and is being pursued for political motives. Details with FRACNE 24’s Emmet Livingstone.
In the Senegalese capital Dakar, a growing number of residents are turning to cycling for their daily commute. But the city, with its dense & chaotic traffic, remains a dangerous environment for cyclists. Many are calling on authorities to do more to reduce congestion and make the roads safer for bicycles. Story by Laurent Berstecher.