In eastern DR Congo, fierce fighting is still raging between the army and M23 rebels. They have been clashing particularly in the Masisi and Lubero areas of North Kivu. The Congolese army says it has launched a counteroffensive after the M23 captured the strategic town of Masisi.
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President-elect Daniel Chapo promised to unite Mozambique at his swearing-in ceremony Wednesday, which took place under heavy guard. Opposition supporters continue to protest against what they describe as a rigged election, with a local civil society group saying more than 300 people have been killed in a police crackdown on demonstrations since the election.
One of the world’s leading advocates for people with mental health issues has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her own struggles and how she’s been able to turn them around to help others. Amid an abusive relationship and an undiagnosed bipolar disorder, Hauwa Ojeifo attempted suicide but then began to write about her situation in a blog entitled “She Writes Woman”. The blog has since become a website and an entire organisation helping people in her home country of Nigeria and across the world. She spoke to us from Abuja in Perspective.
Picture Books on Love Book ListThe Children’s Book Review Often, we tend to let the “noise” of the outside world take over us. This can easily create feelings of anxiousness, frustration, and more. Sometimes, we need to take a moment and remember that love is all we need. It can be as simple as being a listening ear or a comforting hug in a time of need. Let’s teach our children that our world is capable of love if we can only stop and look for it because it is all around us—this idea is exemplified in some recent stand-out…
The Adelaide Kite Flyers Association (AKFA) Club Fly Days for 2025 are underway at Semaphore South. The club fly days are held on the second Sunday of each month from 12pm onwards. It’s an opportunity for the AKFA members to try out new kites or just catch up and fly. It’s also an opportunity to see the kites before the Adelaide International Kite Festival in April. Go along with the family to watch the colourful display of kites of all shapes and sizes take to the sky and stop by one of the fabulous local playgrounds. There is plenty to…
Managing hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood can feel like a challenge, but there’s plenty you can do to stay cool, confident, and in control. With small, intentional changes, you can make each day more comfortable and enjoyable. Let’s dive into some self-care strategies designed just for moms like you.1. Choose Fabrics That Work With YouAs a busy mom, your clothes should make your life easier, not harder. Lightweight, breathable fabrics like cotton or bamboo are excellent choices. For even more protection, opt for moisture-wicking activewear designed to help you stay dry during a packed day…
Mozambique’s new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in in the capital Maputo. In his first presidential address, he pledged to promote unity in a nation scarred by post-election violence. Venancio Mondlane, the candidate who came second in October’s election, continues to contest the results and called for a national strike in protest. Demonstrations left at least seven people dead this Wednesday.
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan’s leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations to bring an end to the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes.
Dozens of bodies have been rescued from a disused South African gold mine at Stilfontein where hundreds of illegal miners had been trapped for months. Senegalese employees working for the French army fear losing their jobs after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye says the French army must leave. And as the African Nations Championship tournament is postponed we look into why the Confederation of African Football deemed the host countries ‘not ready’.
A rescue operation at South Africa’s Stilfontein mine has come to an end after 248 living miners and 78 bodies were retrieved from underground. A failed police operation aimed at “smoking” illegal miners out of the abandoned gold mine by blocking food and medication from being sent to them has led to reports of cannibalism, starvation and accusations of human rights abuses.